Are women more spiritual than men?

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In my life, I’ve seen more women interested in religion and spirituality than men. In my church, I see more women than men at our Daily Masses. Admittedly; I am fascinated with women in general and I try to understand female psychology. But; I’d like a woman’s perspective on this… Does anyone else think that women are more spiritual than men?
 
Nelka said:
I think daily Mass is to do with longevity of life.

Sunday Mass seems to be an even split.
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I think this is very true. My grandma has outlived her husband by over 20 years. When I went to Daily Mass, I’d say 90% of the attendees were widows. The men who came either came with their wives or were widowers.

I think many are lonely…I don’t think they felt as pressed for companionship when their husbands were alive.

At weekend Mass, I’d say it’d be the men who are more active and spiritual since the Knights have a monthly dinner.
 
Women are honestly not as mysterious as guys think we are, imo. But then again I guess I can’t relate to women :confused:

My theory would be that women are a lot more comfortable with spirituality. Religion, especially Christianity, is very ‘lovey-dovey’, not exactly your stereotypical masculinity. Maybe men find it hard to establish a connection with God because of this, and hence they’re spiritually dry?
 
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In some, not all, cultures, women may be less shy about expressing spirituality and emotion and talking about these personal things in general, but that doesn’t make men less spiritual, it just makes some of them quieter about it.
 
Yes, I think men tend to be quieter about their spirituality. This even shows up at Bible Study and elsewhere. The women tend to be more vocal, and the men quieter, but both relatively equally represented.

The longevity issue is also a point. At early Mass, there tend to be more women than men, but at later Masses, not so much.

For weekday, due to more men in the workforce than women, women have more of an opportunity to attend.

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We men aren’t spiritually dry. Look at Saint Ignatius de Loyola; he often noted when he cried at Mass. As for myself; there’s been times where I felt ecstasy at Mass and my connection with God, at first hindered by a father wound; is as a loving Father in heaven. I’ve had a female friend tell me that I’m a spiritual man. I agree though, that we men tend to be quieter. Though you should see me when I mentor at RCIA; I can get vocal in my witnessing 😊
 
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I think it’s harder to be atheist if you’ve ever brought forth life out of your own body.
Folks who live closer to the land, like farmers, also have an easier time believing.
I’ve also noticed that black people are more comfortable with expressing their spirituality in America than whites. A lot of the black ladies I work with will bring a Bible to read on break, or sing praise-and-worship songs or pray openly when they’re on their down time. For instance, I’ve been in the break room at work, and this or that topic will come up, and a black, male, co-worker will say “oh, are you a believer too?” Then a real, interesting conversation will ensue. This has happened several times. White guys never ask.
Could be a sub-cultural thing.
 
The modern clergy and liturgy doesn’t really promote masculine involvement. For better or for worse, the way God is spoken of and worshipped in the modern world largely seems designed for women.

Though there is something to be said that the women of Christ’s time always seemed to be a little more willing to accept Him as He was.
 
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I think it’s harder to be atheist if you’ve ever brought forth life out of your own body.
Folks who live closer to the land, like farmers, also have an easier time believing.
I’ve also noticed that black people are more comfortable with expressing their spirituality in America than whites. A lot of the black ladies I work with will bring a Bible to read on break, or sing praise-and-worship songs or pray openly when they’re on their down time. For instance, I’ve been in the break room at work, and this or that topic will come up, and a black, male, co-worker will say “oh, are you a believer too?” Then a real, interesting conversation will ensue. This has happened several times. White guys never ask.
Could be a sub-cultural thing.
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It is very much. In the northeast those of different “color” tend to behave the same way as all the residents. Going south, there’s a huge difference in what the culture accepts as normative behavior between those of different skin tone.
 
I noticed that too about black folks. However, I have seen whites, usually the elderly; being open about being believers. There’s an wise old man, Calvinist; and we have interesting conversations and there was an old lady, Protestant; with a wonderful faith. As a white guy myself; I’m typically reticent about discussing faith since so many of my white coworkers are only nominally Christian at best. One woman I talk to, isn’t a believer; but we have intelligent conversations. The majority of whites I talk to are intellectuals with a post modern, relativist kind of intellectualism about faith. Many are just plain ignorant of the basics.
 
In my experience, women are far more spiritual. The women in my family were the ones who carried the torch of Catholicism to the next generation. I also see more women who describe themselves as “spiritual.” It also seems that more women than men are into the New Age stuff, Wicca, channeling, tarot reading, angelology, etc. And I have read that most victims of demonic possession are women, about two-thirds.

I think spirituality and sensitivity go hand in hand. Women are more sensitive and intuitive than men and therefore gravitate towards the “unseen” things.
 
This is indeed very true. Women also make up the majority of the Cenacle Prayer Groups & the Legion of Mary.
 
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This is indeed very true. Women also make up the majority of the Cenacle Prayer Groups & the Legion of Mary.
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Perhaps that’s because the men have Knights of Columbus and Men’s Prayer Breakfasts? Men seem to prefer all-Men activities whereas women are more flexible. A good number of male parishioners are in the Knights at both my former and current parishes. Probably more than in Daughters of Isabella, knitting group and other female-primary ministries combined.
 
I have heard men say “I’m spiritual, just not religious.” That translated means lazy. Or afraid. Or jealous of their “masculinity.”
 
Most of the men in my Parish have their Holy Name Society & the KOC also. We also have the Columbiettes for the ladies as well. But the KOC & Columbiettes do get together for their monthly Communion Breakfast. But at the daily Masses, most of the attendees are the ladies, & I do think that is because of a longevity issue & or Grandmother’s take the children to school & stay for the Mass.
 
I agree that " spiritual but not religious " is too easy an answer. I’d like to thank the ladies for their (name removed by moderator)ut. 😊 It confirms for me that 1) I am a spiritual person and 2) I think it confirms for me that the ladies among us really help keep Catholicism alive for all of us. As for how women respond to Christ’s message; I do see that women responded in large numbers and more faithfully than the men did. Look at how it was the three Marys who were the ones who first saw the risen Christ. Thank you ladies for your replies. 😊
 
Might sound like a stereotype but women tend to be more intuitive about things spiritual, men on the other hand tend to be more empirical. And since faith depends on belief and not proof, I do think women have a greater tendency to gravitate to things spiritual.
 
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