In all Things.org

The wildness and sense of abundance contributes to a sense of possibility. This aura of openness continues to lead an explosion of entrepreneurship allowing a lot of creativity of what you might do with your religion. Whether it’s in a church, synagogue, mosque, the cathedral of the great outdoors, or a yoga class, Seattleites have options when it comes to fulfilling their Spiritual longings.”⁴

High value is placed on having the option to remain comfortably secular while pursuing a wide range of spiritual paths and communities. For the 21st century Seattleite, traditional religion is confining. Strict doctrine and regulations is cause for suspicion and disregard for the religious institution. Bottom line, Seattle appreciates a vast variety of spiritual options in their pursuit of connecting with a higher power. What is needed most is “to be better than I was yesterday”, to contribute to the well-being of society, and to find and live in peace.