Spirituality vs Religion: What’s Actually Different? (Science Doesn’t Tell You)

Is spirituality just religion in disguise? That’s what I used to think—they’re one and the same, equally problematic.

I rejected religion because of the hierarchy, the rules, the “prove yourself or be punished” structure. So I rejected spirituality too, assuming it was the same thing. But I didn’t realize I’d just adopted a new religion: mainstream science and materialism. Different packaging, same dogmatic structure.

In this video, I break down the comparison table I wish I’d had years ago—how religion, materialism, and spirituality are actually three different columns, not two. And halfway through filming, the universe gave me the perfect demonstration: a sunset so stunning I literally couldn’t stay focused. That moment at 9:54? That’s what I’m talking about.