Spirituality and religion in the United States are experiencing a significant shift in how they are delivered. Traditional religious institutions, such as congregations and clergy, are on the decline, but religion and spiritual engagement are not disappearing. This chapter explores how people increasingly seek spiritual nourishment through alternative means, such as digital services, virtual circles, and community initiatives. The role of chaplains who serve those in need in secular spaces like hospitals, prisons, and universities is highlighted as a case study for the evolving spiritual infrastructure. Chaplains offer guidance and support outside traditional religious settings, illustrating how spiritual care is increasingly woven into everyday life. This shift demonstrates a growing accessibility to spirituality across diverse contexts and a transition from organized religious institutions to more personalized spiritual exploration and care. The chapter also addresses broader societal changes in how spiritual content is delivered, signaling the emergence of a new spiritual infrastructure in the United States.

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Afterword: The Spiritual Infrastructure of the Future

  • Wendy Cadge

摘要

Spirituality and religion in the United States are experiencing a significant shift in how they are delivered. Traditional religious institutions, such as congregations and clergy, are on the decline, but religion and spiritual engagement are not disappearing. This chapter explores how people increasingly seek spiritual nourishment through alternative means, such as digital services, virtual circles, and community initiatives. The role of chaplains who serve those in need in secular spaces like hospitals, prisons, and universities is highlighted as a case study for the evolving spiritual infrastructure. Chaplains offer guidance and support outside traditional religious settings, illustrating how spiritual care is increasingly woven into everyday life. This shift demonstrates a growing accessibility to spirituality across diverse contexts and a transition from organized religious institutions to more personalized spiritual exploration and care. The chapter also addresses broader societal changes in how spiritual content is delivered, signaling the emergence of a new spiritual infrastructure in the United States.