Sven in the News
Would you like to learn more about Sven? Here’s where you can find resources showcasing articles Sven Erlandson had contributed to or been quoted in, as well as online events that he has participated in, so you can hear him firsthand do what he does best: Badass Counseling.
21 March 2021
I had the fantastic opportunity to be interviewed for live radio & podcast on the ‘Just Steph Show,’ out of New Jersey, and the official podcast of Rider University. Here’s the vid with Steph Palermo!!
March 16, 2021
Sven is interviewed on the Brave to the Bone podcast by host, Tawnya Gilbert. Yet another fascinating, deep journey with Sven.
(see minute 44:15) Sven interviewed, 2 March 2021
Cited as the father of the 'Spiritual but not religious' movement on Wikipedia
Spiritual but not religious - IPFS
"Spiritual but not religious" (SBNR) is a popular phrase and initialism used to self-identify a life stance of spirituality that takes issue with organized religion as the sole or most valuable means of furthering spiritual growth.
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Recognized by Wiki as a widely published author; a highly respected theologian for having coined the phrase 'spiritual but not religious' and delineated and started the movement; and a badass counselor on Wall Street, in academia, and in the lives of many extremely successful people.
Sven Erlandson - EverybodyWiki Bios & Wiki
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Recognizing Sven as the father of the 'Spiritual but not religious' movement, and a respected author and leader in the spiritual/theological community.
(PDF) 'Spirituality' — What does it mean and is it of any use? | Martin Dudley - Academia.edu
‘Spirituality’ — What does it mean and is it of any use? Martin Dudley Beginning her paper at a conference on children’s spirituality, Marilyn Mason, at that time Education Officer of the British Humanist Association, recognised that the terms ‘spirituality’ and ‘spiritual’ could be legitimately used to refer to matters religious but was concerned about the increasing frequency ...
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A Canadian graduate school of theology recognizes Sven as the father of, and populizer of, the 'Spiritual but not religious' movement.
Spiritual But Not Religious | Toronto School of Theology
I was an undergraduate in 1966 when Time published its famous cover emblazoned with the single question, "Is God Dead?" By then I was already on what people today might call a spiritual journey, wondering about the things that this issue of Time was raising. Does God exist? Who is God? How can we know? Why is it important to know? My undergraduate journey
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Sven is interviewed by Georgia Southern University for a piece on the state of, and sociology of, religion in America, also noting his credentials and position as the father of the movement.
Spiritual but Not Religious: The Movement ‹ Reflector Magazine
Over a quarter of U.S. adults are identifying as spiritual, but not religious in a poll released by the Pew Research Center in September.. People who identify as SBNR deny that an association with organized religion is the only way to attain spiritual growth. “If you’re providing something that actually helps people’s lives, they’re going to come,” said Sven Erlandson, counselor and ...
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Judaism acknowledges Sven's pre-eminence in the field of sociology of religion and, specifically the ever-growing 'Spiritual but not religious' movement.
Spiritual but not Religious? – Jews for Jesus
Have Questions? Connect with Jews for Jesus. No matter where you are on the journey of life, whether you’re Jewish or non-Jewish, a believer in Jesus or not – we want to hear from you.
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Even the New Age community shouts out Sven's role as the first person to name and detail the nature of the 'Spiritual but not religious' trend in America.
Spiritual, Not Religious - Insight Oasis
“Spiritual, Not Religious” — This phrase Spiritual But Not Religious SBNR began to take firm root in the collective psyche at the turn of this century. It was coined by author Sven Erlandson in 2000 while Pluto was in Sagittarius. Pluto, god of Death and Transformation, bulldozes through a sign to unearth its flaws and Shadow; …
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Sven "channels greatness," according to a 2012 review of one of Sven's previous books. The review is geared toward athletes, coaches, and parents of athletes. It cites 'Badass Jesus' as a great book and necessary read for anyone wanting to raise kids who maximize their potential!
Sven Erlandson Channels Greatness
An adolescent and teenage young man is conflicted. His body pulses to overflowing with testosterone and other vital qualities that yearn for an acceptable outlet. Too often, this wild energy within...
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Discussion and criticism of the 'Spiritual but not religious' phenomenon in America, citing Sven as the original thinker who coined and detailed the phenomenon, long before it hit critical mass in America and other writers and theologians jumped on the bandwagon.
Spiritual But Not Religious | Danzblog
Coined in 2000 by Sven Erlandson, it became a cliché for people who guessed that religion did not make any rational sense, but just couldn't eradicate their childhood indoctrination.
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Critical acclaim for Sven's first book, Spiritual But Not Religious, in the esteemed scholarly theological journal, Word and World. High praise from respected theologian, Dr. David Fenrick, 2005.
Ecclesiastes.ThewriterofEcclesiasteshadit
Somewhat enigmatic but also surprisingly contemporary book. If you wish to purchase or refer to just one book on Ecclesiastes, this is the one. James Limburg
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A 2005 review of Sven's book, "Rescuing God from Christianity: A Closet Christian, Non-Christian and Christmas Christian's Guide to Radically Re-thinking God-stuff" cites Sven as the aggressive, forward-thinker he came known to be, while still a pastor in the Lutheran Church.
Metro Lutheran | Four non-literal readings of Holy Scripture
Four non-literal readings of Holy Scripture. Michael L. Sherer / April 1, 2005
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A 2014 scholarly treatise in the Journal of Contemporary Religion, by Jewish theologian Boaz Huss of Ben-Gurion University, on the emergence of a new cultural-religious category cites Sven's work as foundational to Huss's work on the matter.
Spirituality: The Emergence of a New Cultural Category and its Challenge to the Religious and the Secular - ResearchGate | Share and discover research
PDF | The present article examines spirituality as an emergent new cultural category that challenges the binary opposition of the religious and secular realms of life. The article probes the ...
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