Conversation Questions about Spirituality
Exploring spiritual and religious beliefs with others can lead to profound understanding and deeper connections. To facilitate these meaningful conversations, we’ve put together a list of insightful questions designed to help you delve into each other’s spiritual journeys and religious perspectives.
Whether you’re seeking to understand different faiths, share your own experiences, or simply engage in thoughtful dialogue, these questions will guide you in exploring the rich tapestry of beliefs that shape our lives. Perfect for friends, family, or new acquaintances, our comprehensive list encourages respectful and enlightening discussions, fostering a sense of mutual respect and spiritual growth.
- What is sacred to you?
- What is most different between your beliefs and those of your parents?
- How difficult would it be for you if one of your children did not share your deepest held spiritual or religious convictions?
- Who is your spiritual role model?
- On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that there is a God (or higher power)?
- Do you have any beliefs that are difficult for you to reconcile?
- If you had to become an active member of a religious tradition different than your own which would you choose?
- If you could change one thing about how you were raised when it comes to religion or spirituality what would it be?
- In one sentence, how would you summarize the purpose of life (if you believe there is a purpose)?
- What is your deepest held conviction about what the afterlife is like?
- If you could enhance one spiritual attribute in yourself which would you choose?
- Do you believe in free will? Do you believe in destiny?
- What is your most cherished belief?
- Where do you think we go when we die?
- What do you think is the meaning of life?
- Could you ever be a religious leader?
- What biblical event would you like to have witnessed?
- What has been the most life-changing spiritual experience of your life thus far?
- Have you ever felt guided by a dream or premonition?
- What is a prayer that you feel was answered? Any prayer that what not answered in the way you’d hoped?
- If you could ask God one question, what would it be?
- Do you worry about whether or not you will go to heaven?
- How will you approach teaching your children spirituality?
- Do you believe in a merciful higher power?
- How do you reconcile people being born into such different situations / abilities with a fair and loving God?
- Have you ever doubted that God exists?
- What one person in your life has most influenced your approach to faith?
- What one belief do you think could change the world if everyone believed it?
- If you had to adopt a different faith tradition or belief system than your own, which would you choose?
- Do you think that there are benefits to being a member of a religion or congregation?
- What are your most important spiritual goals?
- In your opinion, why do bad things happen to good people?
- Is religion / spirituality more of a positive or a negative influence in your life?
- How are you different than your family when it comes to beliefs / spirituality?
- How important is it to you to be aligned with your partner on spiritual / religious matters?
- Have you ever tried meditating?
- What would you like for people to say about you at your funeral?
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