First, Sam you never responded to what I said about feelings being right or wrong.
Feeling “spiritual” or not should NOT be a measuring stick for right and wrong.
Second, did anyone actually ask a rabbi what the right perspective is on this.
Third, we are here to be marbeh kvod shamayim, and our neshamos should be filled with joy when that is happening. Examples of that happening would be the siyum hashas and simchas Torah (places I’ve been to, anyway)
However you’re participating, the joy is there for all those who wish to experience it.
In general, I find this thread disturbing, but I can’t put my finger on why.