I think for people to achieve a certain level of spirituality, some removal of distraction is necessary and becomes an inevitably natural choice.
Buddha and Jesus achieved a state that made material longings obsolete for them.
But normal people can be spiritual and have the trappings of a normal modern life and still find a practicality in their spirituality.
Easily the most practical side effect of one's spirituality is in getting along with other folks.
Secondly, the world will always be a better place when people are feeling loving goodness and oneness as opposed to feeling sadness, shame, negativity, hatred, fear, dread and isolation.
Thirdly and my most favorite side effect is that I believe our collective level of spirituality will save our lives in about 3.5 years.
Jennifer