What is wanted is a new articulation of spirituality, a new philosophy.
It should not involve belief.
• Belief fails to satisfy millions in our scientific, rational age.
• Belief has no basis in (your) experience.
• Belief sets you apart from those who don’t share your belief. It lays the groundwork for conflict.
To shield it from belief, it should be free from any existing religious or spiritual notions.
It should refer to life, not to individuals, especially historical ones, about which we cannot be certain.
It should address the human condition and provide a sense of life's purpose.
It should put us more in touch with what is beautiful & meaningful in life. It should point a practical way to more peace and love in ourselves and in the world. It should lead us towards more inspiration, more fulfilment, more joy. It should make us feel (more and more) good.
It should apply to every human being equally.
It should be stated plainly and simply and easily understood. It should not require intellectual ideas or a certain level of education.