FORMS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SPIRITUAL MATURITY OF A PERSON ON THE BASIS OF NATIONAL VALUES
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spiritual maturity, national values, ethical development, moral education, contemporary adaptations, globalized worldAbstract
This article examines the forms and methods of fostering spiritual maturity through the lens of national values. Spiritual maturity, defined as the deepening of ethical, moral, and existential understanding, is explored within the context of diverse cultural traditions and contemporary practices. Drawing on historical foundations and theoretical frameworks such as Fowler’s Stages of Faith and Wilber’s Integral Theory, the study highlights the role of national values in shaping individual development.
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