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Who I Am
Spirituality Resurges on Campus
Eight in 10 students are attending religious services, discussing spirituality with friends and "searching for meaning and purpose in life" according to University of Pittsburgh research. Three in four believe in God. Four in five indicate that they "have an interest in spirituality" and "believe in the sacredness of life." Two in three say they pray.
Thus, two in three feel that their religious or spiritual beliefs provide them with "strength, support and guidance." These are vital results on campuses where college students struggle to maintain a healthy mind. Some 61 percent of freshmen and 77 percent of juniors report frequent or occasional depression.
"[Another] positive side of belonging to an organized religion is the community of caring people that comes with it," says Paula Kane, professor of religious studies at Pittsburg University. Sahar Oz, assistant director of the Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburgh has seen how "ethnic and religious groups also help students to define themselves" as they question everything in life, from values and ethics to religious beliefs.
Source: PittNews.com
