Quote by Jodi Picoult

I consider myself spiritual and I'm married to a man who is both an atheist and a humanist, and my kids have been raised with the traditions of different religions, but they do not go to church or temple. My feeling is that everyone should be able to believe what they want or need to believe.

I consider myself spiritual and I'm married to a man who is

Summary

This quote expresses a belief in individual freedom of belief and the respect for diverse spiritual paths. The speaker identifies as spiritual but acknowledges the different beliefs within their family. They explain that their spouse is an atheist and humanist while their children have been exposed to various religious traditions but are not affiliated with any specific religious institution. The central idea conveyed is that everyone should have the freedom to believe in what is meaningful to them, promoting tolerance and acceptance of diverse spiritual perspectives.

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By Jodi Picoult

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