Once upon a time, we were told there was only one way to know God.

That to be close to the Divine, we needed to follow a specific path—believe the right things, attend the right services, follow the right rules, often set by others in positions of power. And for many of us, that path was paved by organized religion—especially Christianity.

But something within you may have started to stir. A quiet voice, a deeper knowing, whispering: “There’s more.”

More than doctrine. More than guilt. More than fear. More than being told who God is and how you’re allowed to experience the sacred.

It’s not a rejection of God. Quite the opposite. It’s a longing for a more intimate, authentic connection. One rooted in love, not shame. One that feels expansive, not restrictive. One that recognizes that the Divine is far too vast, too mysterious, and too loving to be confined to a single narrative.

Spiritual but Not Religious: A Growing Awakening

You’re not alone. Millions of people today describe themselves as “spiritual but not religious.” They feel disillusioned by the institutions that once claimed to speak for God, but which have, time and time again, caused harm, judgment, exclusion, or pain. They’re asking bold, sacred questions.

Can I love God without going to church?
Can I trust my own experience of the Divine?
Is there a way to be deeply spiritual without following a religion?

Yes. Yes. And yes.

Religion is Man-Made. The Divine Is Not.

Religions are not inherently bad—they can be beautiful, meaningful paths that bring people together in ritual, devotion, and service. But it’s important to remember: religions were created by humans. They are shaped by culture, history, language, and power. And while they may point to the Divine, they are not the Divine itself.

Throughout history, religions have evolved alongside human societies. Stories change. Practices change. Interpretations shift. What remains constant is this: the Divine presence has never belonged to any one group. The Source of life cannot be owned, branded, or contained.

Before Christianity, There Was the Mother

Long before Christianity emerged, humans across the globe worshipped the Divine Feminine. She was known by many names—Mother, Creatress, Giver of Life. She was honored as the fertile Earth, the Moon’s rhythm, the one who births and tends all of creation.

It wasn’t until patriarchal societies began to dominate that the image of God shifted to a male-only figure. With that shift came the suppression of matrilineal cultures, the vilification of feminine symbols (like the serpent, the fig tree, and the Tree of Life), and the silencing of women’s spiritual authority.

Even within the Judeo-Christian tradition, we can see deliberate attempts to erase the Goddess. Consider the New Testament story where Jesus curses the fig tree—an act that, symbolically, may represent an erasure of earlier goddess worship traditions.

But the Divine cannot be erased.

She (and He and They) still lives in the trees, the ocean, the wind. In your breath. In your heart.

The Divine Is in You—Not Just in Doctrine

The truth is, you don’t need a middleman to talk to God. You don’t need someone to interpret your worthiness. You don’t need fear or shame to be close to the Divine.

You were created by Love. And that Love is always available to you.

When we release the idea that there’s only one “right” way to connect with the Sacred, something beautiful happens. We begin to feel what’s always been true:

• You are never separate from the Divine.
  
  

• You don’t have to earn your worth or your belonging.
  
  

• You can be deeply spiritual—even deeply connected to God—without religion.
  
  

A Relationship Beyond Religion

You get to define your sacred relationship. You get to reclaim your connection in a way that feels resonant, nourishing, and true. Whether through meditation, prayer, nature, music, poetry, movement, or stillness—your path is valid.

Let your heart lead. Let your soul remember what it already knows.

The Creator has no religion.
But the Creator knows you. Loves you.
And walks with you, always.