Different Of Religion And Spirituality

Author : Chip Ingram
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-13
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781476727639

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True Spirituality by Chip Ingram Pdf

A launching pad for your spiritual journey, this inspiring book provides clear, specific, and practical guidelines for becoming a Christian who lives like Christ. Christians today live in a world that is activity heavy and relationship light. The result is spiritual emptiness. We struggle to know what God wants from us and for us . . . and we’re unsure what a real relationship with God really looks like. But that was never God’s idea. HIS idea of faith is not about rules or religion— it’s about relationship. That’s where God tells us to start. In Romans 12, God gives us a clear picture of what Christians should look like at the root level. If you’re ready to move from “in” to “all in,” then you’re ready to become a Romans 12 Christian. The next steps of your journey toward true spirituality start here.

Author : Philip Sheldrake
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780191642432

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Spirituality: A Very Short Introduction by Philip Sheldrake Pdf

It has been suggested that 'spirituality' has become a word that 'can define an era'. Why? Because paradoxically, alongside a decline in traditional religious affiliations, the growing interest in spirituality and the use of the word in a variety of contexts is a striking aspect of contemporary western cultures. Indeed, spirituality is sometimes contrasted attractively with religion, although this is problematic and implies that religion is essentially dogma, moralism, institutions, buildings, and hierarchies. The notion of spirituality expresses the fact that many people are driven by goals that concern more than material satisfaction. Broadly, it refers to the deepest values and sense of meaning by which people seek to live. Sometimes these values are conventionally religious. Sometimes they are associated with what is understood as 'the sacred' in a broader sense - that is, of ultimate rather than merely instrumental importance. This Very Short Introduction, written by one of the most eminent scholars and writers on spirituality, explores the historical foundations of the thought and considers how it came to have the significance it is developing today. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Kenneth E. Vail III,Clay Routledge
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 503 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780128172056

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The Science of Religion, Spirituality, and Existentialism by Kenneth E. Vail III,Clay Routledge Pdf

The Science of Religion, Spirituality, and Existentialism presents in-depth analysis of the core issues in existential psychology, their connections to religion and spirituality (e.g., religious concepts, beliefs, identities, and practices), and their diverse outcomes (e.g., psychological, social, cultural, and health). Leading scholars from around the world cover research exploring how fundamental existential issues are both cause and consequence of religion and spirituality, informed by research data spanning multiple levels of analysis, such as: evolution; cognition and neuroscience; emotion and motivation; personality and individual differences; social and cultural forces; physical and mental health; among many others. The Science of Religion, Spirituality, and Existentialism explores known contours and emerging frontiers, addressing the big question of why religious belief remains such a central feature of the human experience. Discusses both abstract concepts of mortality and concrete near-death experiences Covers the struggles and triumphs associated with freedom, self-regulation, and authenticity Examines the roles of social exclusion, experiential isolation, attachment, and the construction of social identity Considers the problems of uncertainty, the effort to discern truth and reality, and the challenge to find meaning in life Discusses how the mind developed to handle existential topics, how the brain and mind implement the relevant processes, and the many variations and individual differences that alter those processes Delves into the psychological functions of religion and science; the influence on pro- and antisocial behavior, politics, and public policy; and looks at the role of spiritual concerns in understanding the human body and maintaining physical health

Author : Peter C. Hill,Bryan J. Dik
Publisher : IAP
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781617356643

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Psychology of Religion and Workplace Spirituality by Peter C. Hill,Bryan J. Dik Pdf

This book, the first of a groundbreaking series, provides a solid theoretical and empirical grounding from the psychology of religion and spirituality to the emerging field of workplace spirituality. Leading researchers in the psychology of religion have contributed up-to-date reviews within their areas of expertise to help guide the emergence of this exciting new discipline. Each chapter is written with the workplace researcher in mind. Not only is the relevant literature from the psychology of religion reviewed, but it is also made relevant to the workplace setting. The religious and spiritual aspects of such topics as meaning making, emotional resilience, sense of calling, coping with stress, occupational health and well-being, and leadership, among others are discussed within the context of work life. Surely researchers interested in workplace spirituality will keep this book, as well as others in the series, within arm’s reach for years to come.

Author : Chu Kim-Prieto
Publisher : Springer
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-07
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9789401789509

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Religion and Spirituality Across Cultures by Chu Kim-Prieto Pdf

This book presents an integrated review and critical analysis of the recent research in the positive psychology of religion, with focus on the positive psychology of religion across different cultures and religions. The book provides a review of the literature on different contributions of religion and spirituality to positive functioning and well-being and reviews religions across the world, including Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, Sikhism, Native American religions, and Hinduism. It fills a unique place in the market’s increasing interest and demand in the psychology of religion, as well as positive psychology. While the target audience is researchers, scholars, and students in psychology, cross-cultural studies, religious studies, and social sciences, it will be useful for anyone interested in better understanding the contributions of religion and culture in subjective well-being.

Author : Amanda J. Lucia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Festivals
ISBN : 9780520376953

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White Utopias by Amanda J. Lucia Pdf

Transformational festivals, from Burning Man to Lightning in a Bottle, Bhakti Fest, and Wanderlust, are massive events that attract thousands of participants to sites around the world. In this groundbreaking book, Amanda J. Lucia shows how these festivals operate as religious institutions for "spiritual, but not religious" (SBNR) communities. Whereas previous research into SBNR practices and New Age religion has not addressed the predominantly white makeup of these communities, White Utopias examines the complicated, often contradictory relationships with race at these events, presenting an engrossing ethnography of SBNR practices. Lucia contends that participants create temporary utopias through their shared commitments to spiritual growth and human connection. But they also participate in religious exoticism by adopting Indigenous and Indic spiritualities, a practice that ultimately renders them exclusive, white utopias. Focusing on yoga's role in disseminating SBNR values, Lucia offers new ways of comprehending transformational festivals as significant cultural phenomena.

Author : Paul Evdokimov
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Spiritual life
ISBN : LCCN:66024895

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The Struggle with God by Paul Evdokimov Pdf

Author : Sarah Wilkins-Laflamme
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000634631

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Religion, Spirituality and Secularity among Millennials by Sarah Wilkins-Laflamme Pdf

This book explores the world of religion, spirituality and secularity among the Millennial generation in the United States and Canada, with a focus on the ways Millennials are doing (non)religion differently in their social lives compared with their parents and grandparents. It considers the influences exercised on the (non)religious and spiritual landscapes of young adults in North America by the digital age, precarious work, growing pluralism, extreme individualism, environmental crisis, advanced urbanism, expanded higher education, emerging adulthood, and a secular age. Based on extensive primary and secondary quantitative data, complemented with high-quality qualitative research, including interviews and focus groups, this book offers cross-national comparisons between the United States and Canada to highlight the impact of different social environments on the experience of religion, spirituality and secularity among the continent’s most numerous generation. As such, it will appeal to scholars of religion and sociology, with interests in religious and societal change as well as in religious practice among young adults.

Author : Philippe Huguelet,Harold G. Koenig
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780521889520

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Religion and Spirituality in Psychiatry by Philippe Huguelet,Harold G. Koenig Pdf

This book was the first to specifically address the impact of religion and spirituality on mental illness.

Author : Joel Beversluis
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781577313328

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Sourcebook of the World's Religions by Joel Beversluis Pdf

Now in its third edition, this is the most comprehensive work available on the rich variety of paths available to today's spiritual seekers. More than an academic reference, it explores how religions can collaborate to help the world. Essays exploring the realm of building an interfaith community add to the book's detailed portraits of the major religious traditions. The Sourcebook also contains essays on spiritual practices as diverse as theosophy, wicca, and indigenous religions. This revised edition of the Sourcebook offers an unparalleled look at where spirituality is headed in the coming millennium.

Author : Thomas G. Plante
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-19
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780313398452

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Religion, Spirituality, and Positive Psychology by Thomas G. Plante Pdf

A multidisciplinary team of scholars shows how spiritual and religious practices actually do power psychological, physical, and social benefits, producing stronger individuals and healthier societies. In recent years, scholars from an array of disciplines applied cutting-edge research techniques to determining the effects of faith. Religion, Spirituality, and Positive Psychology: Understanding the Psychological Fruits of Faith brings those scholars together to share what they learned. Through their thoughtful, evidence-based reflections, this insightful book demonstrates the positive benefits of spiritual and religious engagement, both for individual practitioners and for society as a whole. The book covers Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism and other major traditions across culture in two sections. The first focuses on ways in which religious and spiritual engagement improves psychological and behavioral health. The second highlights the application of this knowledge to physical, psychological, and social problems. Each chapter focuses on a spiritual "fruit," among them humility, hope, tolerance, gratitude, forgiveness, better health, and recovery from disease or addiction, explaining how the fruit is "planted" and why faith helps it flourish.

Author : Harold G Koenig
Publisher : Templeton Foundation Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781599471419

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Medicine, Religion, and Health by Harold G Koenig Pdf

Medicine, Religion, and Health: Where Science and Spirituality Meet will be the first title published in the new Templeton Science and Religion Series, in which scientists from a wide range of fields distill their experience and knowledge into brief tours of their respective specialties. In this, the series' maiden volume, Dr. Harold G. Koenig, provides an overview of the relationship between health care and religion that manages to be comprehensive yet concise, factual yet inspirational, and technical yet easily accessible to nonspecialists and general readers. Focusing on the scientific basis for integrating spirituality into medicine, Koenig carefully summarizes major trends, controversies, and the latest research from various disciplines and provides plausible and compelling theoretical explanations for what has thus far emerged in this relatively young field of study. Medicine, Religion, and Health begins by defining the principal terms and then moves on to a brief history of religion's role in medicine before delving into the current state of research. Koenig devotes several chapters to exploring the outcomes of specific studies in fields such as mental health, cardiovascular disease, and mortality. The book concludes with a review of the clinical applications derived from the research. Koenig also supplies several detailed appendices to aid readers of all levels looking for further information. Medicine, Religion, and Health will shed new light on critical contemporary issues. They will whet readers' appetites for more information on this fascinating, complex, and controversial area of research, clinical activity, and widespread discussion. It will find a welcome home on the bookshelves of students, researchers, clinicians, and other health professionals in a variety of disciplines.

Author : James M. Nelson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 737 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02-17
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780387875736

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Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality by James M. Nelson Pdf

Over a century ago, psychologists who were fascinated with religion began to study and write about it. Theologians and religious practitioners have responded to this literature, producing a fascinating dialogue that deals with our fundamental und- standings about the human person and our place in the world. This book provides an introduction to the important conversations that have developed out of these interchanges. The dialogue between psychology and religion is difficult to study for a number of reasons. First, it requires knowledge of both psychology and religion. People with a background in psychology often lack a solid understanding of the religious traditions they wish to study, and theologians may not be up to date on the latest developments in psychology. Second, it requires conceptual tools to organize the material and understand the basic problems involved in any attempt to connect the science of psychology with religion. These concepts can be found in many places, for instance in the writings of philosophers of science, but they are complex and often hard to follow for those without a proper theological and philosophical ba- ground. Finally, authors who write on the topic come to the study of psychology and religion from a variety of academic and personal backgrounds. This makes for wonderful diversity in conversations, but it makes understanding and mastery of the material quite difficult.

Author : Shirley Scott
Publisher : BalboaPress
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781452546193

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Religion Vs Spirituality – One Psychics Point of View by Shirley Scott Pdf

What is sin? What is karma? What is the difference between religion and spirituality? How do the stories, myths, and legends of the past affect us and our present belief systems? What is science discovering about these stories? Religion vs. Spirituality addresses these questions and helps you to think about how thousands of years of stories and beliefs can affect us today. It will make you examine your own belief systems to see if they are eating you or feeding you. It will help you understand there are some things that just can't be proven but they are real and they happen every day. Religion vs. Spirituality explores our basic belief systems in a simple, down-to-earth way that everyone can understand because the author believes whether you are religious or spiritual, your belief system should never be too complicated.

Author : David R. Hodge
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015058236459

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Spiritual Assessment by David R. Hodge Pdf

Publisher's description: A growing consensus exists among helping professionals accrediting organizations and clients regarding the importance of spiritual assessment. The development of specific spiritual assessment instruments however has lagged behind this emerging interest. Further the varied needs and interests of clients suggest the importance of a variety of assessment methods rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. This practice-oriented text describes a complementary set of assessment instruments: spiritual histories spiritual lifemaps spiri-tual ecomaps spiritual genograms and spiritual ecograms. In addition it presents a variety of empirically-based interventions that flow from each instrument along with several case examples for illustration.