Spirituality
Religion
Support Groups (12 Step, SMART, Red Road, etc.)
Largest Religions
Mystery Round
100

Define Spirituality

An individual's search for ultimate or sacred meaning, and purpose in life

100

Define Religion

A particular system of faith and worship

100

Define a support group

A gathering of people facing common issues to share what’s troubling them.

100

World's largest religion

Christianity - 2.4 Billion

100

100

Name a favorite memory

200

Where is spirituality practiced

Anywhere!


200

Where is religion usually practiced in

A church, temple, synagogue, mosque, etc. Some "house of worship"

200

Where are support groups located

church, hospital, home, anywhere!

200

World's 2nd largest religion

Islam - 1.9 billion

200

200

Are you spiritual, religious, or both? Explain.

300

What is the main belief of spirituality

The broad concept of a belief in something beyond the self.

300

What is the main belief of religion?

  1. there is a supreme deity,
  2. this deity should be worshipped,
  3. the most important part of religious practice is the cultivation of virtue,
  4. one should seek repentance for wrong-doing, and
  5. one is rewarded or punished in this life and the next.
300

What is the main belief of support groups?

Support groups offer effective treatment for a variety of life struggles.

Safety, connection, validation, and growth are the hallmarks of an effective support group.

300

3rd largest world religion

Hinduism 1.2 billion

300

300

Talk about a time you went to a support group

400

Name a benefit of practicing spirituality

serenity, joy, calmness, peace, increased confidence

400

Name a benefit of practicing religion

Sense of something greater, community, love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, self-control, kindness

400

Name a benefit of going to a support group

Healing, hope, common interests, community

400

4th largest world religion

Buddhism .5 billion

400

400

Favorite healthy coping strategy and why?

500

What is the main practice/expression of spirituality

meditation, volunteering, prayer, yoga, tai chi, etc.

500

What is the main practice/expression of religion

Going to church, prayer, fasting, volunteering, giving a tithe, etc.

500

What is the main practice/expression of a support group

Better coping strategies, self-care, maintain a sense of hope, growth through shared experiences 

500

5th largest world religion

Folk religion (ie: Chinese, Philippine, Folk Hinduism, Folk Islam, Folk Judaism, etc.) 0.4 billion

500

Biggest difference between spirituality and religion

Religion is for people who are afraid of Hell, spirituality is for people who have been there (Ross, AA member)

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