Dreaming of God and the Role of Faith in Everyday Life: An Empirical Study
Michael Schredl,
Jan-Hendrik Mönch
Abstract:In Christian faith, dreams – at least some – have been seen as messages from God; very powerful examples can be found in the Bible. However, empirical research regarding dreams of God is relatively scarce. Four hundred and fifty-two persons participated in the present survey, including a group from theology-related professions (theology students, priests, etc.). The findings indicate that the belief that dreams can be messages from God is related to the importance of faith in the everyday life of the dreamer a… Show more
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