The greater the level of devotion and dedication would also suggest a certain permanence in nature, in contrast to Bowen's assertion that many feelings of self-differentiation are fleeting, temporary or simply the result of current circumstances. As William James rightly argues, just because an experience, custom, ritual, or trait falls into the category of “Religion or Mysticism” there is no reason to diminish its validity or value in forming a hypothesis or belief. theory. Further research is needed on other aspects of self-differentiation such as fusion and disruption as it relates to both religion and religious leadership in the absence of modern studies available, this would help broaden our understanding and application of the current family