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Virtue, Positive Psychology, And Religion: Consideration Of An Overarching Virtue And An Underpinning Mechanism, Lindsey M. Root Luna, Daryl R. Van Tongeren, Charlotte Vanoyen-Witvliet
Virtue, Positive Psychology, And Religion: Consideration Of An Overarching Virtue And An Underpinning Mechanism, Lindsey M. Root Luna, Daryl R. Van Tongeren, Charlotte Vanoyen-Witvliet
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The virtues are a central focus of research at the intersection of positive psychology and the psychology of religion and spirituality. Humility, patience, and gratitude are addressed in the target articles of this special issue. Beyond examining each individual virtue, we argue here that the connections among virtues also warrant empirical attention. Specifically, we explain the unity of the virtues thesis, which suggests that individual virtues may be a part of a larger overarching construct, which we propose may be practical wisdom, or simply general virtuousness. Similarly, we propose that a common mechanism, such as automatic self-regulation, may facilitate these …
Religious-Body Affirmations Protect Body Esteem For Women Who Base Self-Worth On Appearance Or Others’ Approval, Mary Inman, Anna Snyder, Kelvin Peprah
Religious-Body Affirmations Protect Body Esteem For Women Who Base Self-Worth On Appearance Or Others’ Approval, Mary Inman, Anna Snyder, Kelvin Peprah
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Women who base their self-worth on appearance or others’ approval are especially vulnerable to low body esteem when they view media images of thin models. We explored one way religion might mitigate the harmful media effects in these women. We tested whether basing self-worth on appearance or others’ approval was positively related to body comparisons and body surveillance. We tested whether reading religious body-affirming statements enhanced feelings of being loved, which would increase body esteem in women who base self-worth on appearance or others’ approval. This experiment manipulated the type of body-affirming statements (religious, spiritual, control) and assessed women’s body …
The Deep Grammar Of Augustine’S Conversion, Jared J. Ortiz
The Deep Grammar Of Augustine’S Conversion, Jared J. Ortiz
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In light of the growing consensus that the doctrine of creatio ex nihilo is foundational for Augustine’s thought, it would be fruitful to consider more fully its role in the Confessions, especially its role in how Augustine understands his conversion in Book Eight. In this short communication, I will argue that Augustine situates his conversion narrative within the context of the Trinity’s creative act. His understanding of the ontological distinction between God and the world as well as the creational notion of imitation are the keys to understanding this in Book Eight. They make up the deep grammar of …
Be Very Afraid: The Cultural Response To Terror, Pandemics, Environmental Devastation, Nuclear Annihilation, And Other Threats, Steven Bouma-Prediger
Be Very Afraid: The Cultural Response To Terror, Pandemics, Environmental Devastation, Nuclear Annihilation, And Other Threats, Steven Bouma-Prediger
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Climate Justice: Ethics, Energy, And Public Policy, Steven Bouma-Prediger
Climate Justice: Ethics, Energy, And Public Policy, Steven Bouma-Prediger
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Christian Environmentalism: Cosmos, Community, And Place, John R. Wood, Janel Curry, Steven C. Bouma-Prediger, Mark Bjelland, Susan P. Bratton
Christian Environmentalism: Cosmos, Community, And Place, John R. Wood, Janel Curry, Steven C. Bouma-Prediger, Mark Bjelland, Susan P. Bratton
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With And Without Boundaries: Christian Homemaking Amidst Postmodern Homelessness, Brian J. Walsh, Steven C. Bouma-Prediger
With And Without Boundaries: Christian Homemaking Amidst Postmodern Homelessness, Brian J. Walsh, Steven C. Bouma-Prediger
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