Spirituality is becoming more and more recocognized as an important part of mental health. Some theories incorporate it routinely, such as Lazarus's Multi-modal therapy. We have developed a habit of thinking that religion has to be separate from everything, but religion is part of our lives. Religion is a way of life, and it is important. That was one of the reasons for having this forum here.

In therapy, spiritual issues should be addressed if they are concerns for the client. What is important is that spirituality is addressed accordint to the client's beliefs, and the therapist does not impose his or her own beliefs on the client.

Here is another link about spirituality and religion in spiritual practice: http://www.ssa.uchicago.edu/publicat.../peterson.html