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Participation, Identity, And Social Support In A Spiritual Community, Ladorna Mcgee
Participation, Identity, And Social Support In A Spiritual Community, Ladorna Mcgee
Sociology & Anthropology Theses
Paganism is a loosely organized community whose religious ideology incorporates the immanence of Deity. As a religious association with an ideology different from traditional Judeo-Christian faiths, members are often labeled as deviant and subjected to various negative sanctions. By relying on survey data collected on April 9-12, 1996 and in depth personal interviews collected on October 10-13, 1996, this study presents a model that best describes and explains acceptance and participation in pagan spiritualism. This study identifies three characteristics associated with positive ratings of childhood religious affiliation (church disaffection, family closeness, and role), three characteristics associated with feelings of belonging …
Fchd2400 - Marriage & Family Relationships, Spring 2005, James P. Marshall
Fchd2400 - Marriage & Family Relationships, Spring 2005, James P. Marshall
Family, Consumer, & Human Development - OCW
This is an introductory course on marriage and the family, intended to present a more balanced understanding than your own personal experience might give you. A second objective is to apply what you learn in class to your own life, and better understand what you personally want in your future family and relationship experiences. Note: Macromedia Flash player is needed for this course.