Do Not Promote Religion Under the Guise of Spirituality

It is argued that spirituality, and not religion, will work in most workplaces. Religion is seen as dividing people through dogma and its emphasis on formal structure. It is viewed as intolerant, closed-minded, and excluding all those who do not believe in a particular point of view. Spirituality, o...

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Published in:Organization (London, England) England), 2003-05, Vol.10 (2), p.375-382
Main Author: Mitroff, Ian I.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Competitive advantage
Employees
Ethics
Faith
Organization theory
Politics
Religion
Spirituality
Work environment
Work place
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Summary:It is argued that spirituality, and not religion, will work in most workplaces. Religion is seen as dividing people through dogma and its emphasis on formal structure. It is viewed as intolerant, closed-minded, and excluding all those who do not believe in a particular point of view. Spirituality, on the other hand, is viewed as both personal and universal. It is perceived as tolerant, open-minded, and potentially including everyone.
ISSN:1350-5084
1461-7323
DOI:10.1177/1350508403010002011