However, money for money's sake can become a rival of the spiritual realm, a destructive force.

I sensed a real openness among the people-that they are struggling to find something in the spiritual realm to bring meaning and healing.

For within the spiritual realm — a complex and invisible one — several things may cause discouragement, according to pastors.

Some people are born closer to the veil that separates this world from the spiritual realm; they're more sensitive to things than others.

Likewise, theologians have warranted limited respect from many scientists because theology focuses on the spiritual realm, which cannot be quantified like phenomena in the natural world.