The Association between Religious Beliefs and Practices and End-of-Life Fears among Members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A)

Silton, Nava R.; Flannelly, Kevin J.; Ellison, Christopher G.; Galek, Kathleen; Jacobs, Martha R.; Marcum, John P.; Silton, Faye J.

doi:10.1007/s13644-011-0015-4

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“…Religions are inherently social systems through which worldviews, or beliefs systems, are socially constructed and maintained (Berger, 1967). Since religious commitment requires significant temporal and psychological investment (Silton, Flannelly, Ellison, et al, 2011), the role of being a religious person may be a central social role for some individuals. As Park and Edmondson (2012, p. 150) put it: “Religion is the core of many individuals’ identities, affecting how they understand themselves as religious or spiritual beings .…”

Section: Identity Theory and Religious Commitmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Religion, meaning and purpose, and mental health.

Galek¹,

Flannelly²,

Ellison³

et al. 2015

Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

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The present study was specifically designed to examine the associations among religious commitment, belief in meaning and purpose in life, and psychiatric symptoms among the general public using data from the 2010 Baylor Religion Survey (BRS). The BRS obtained data from a nationwide sample of 1,714 U.S. adults, 1,450 of which are included in the current analyses. The central hypothesis of the study, based on identity theory, was that religious commitment would interact with belief in meaning and purpose in their net associations on psychiatric symptoms: general anxiety, social anxiety, paranoia, obsession, and compulsion. Specifically, it was hypothesized that believing life lacks meaning and purpose will have a more pernicious association among highly religious individuals, than it will among individuals who are less religious. Other hypotheses derived from previous research were also tested. The results confirm the central hypothesis of the study for 4 of the 5 classes of psychiatric symptoms. The results are discussed with respect to identity theory, evolutionary threat assessment systems (ETAS) theory, and the hostile world scenario.

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Section: Identity Theory and Religious Commitmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Religion, meaning and purpose, and mental health.

Galek¹,

Flannelly²,

Ellison³

et al. 2015

Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

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“…However, it should be noted that many churches tend to be more focused on the congregation rather than community-oriented, which can affect their ability to effectively meet the broader community's needs. Additionally, individual involvement and commitment in the church are associated with the belief that the church community will provide care and support when needed (Silton et al, 2011). This highlights the importance of the church as a source of support and care in society.…”

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How Can the Church Reclaim Backsliders? Analysis of Church Education to Reclaim Backsliders

Htay,

Salurante

2024

DJCE

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Backsliding is a problem occurring among Christians in Myanmar. The author focuses this research on seeking several solutions to the issue of backsliding among Christians in Myanmar by comparing it with the Reformed worldview. The analytical focus is on the educational aspect in the church to address backsliding based on the Reformed worldview. This research was conducted in several stages, including problem identification and its causes, proposing problem-solving ideas. The researcher conducted interviews among Christians and elaborated with various other literary sources. The research findings reveal that the church needs to teach sound doctrines that can help its members grow in their faith and withstand difficult times. Political and religious issues are inseparable, but the fundamental problem is the need for contextual churches. The church needs to love and care for its flock. Additionally, the research finds that contextual churches require influence in every public area. Church leaders in urban areas need to be more educated and aware of the views and sensitivities of various ethnic, class, race, and religious groups. The church, as the body of Christ, should be able to communicate the Word of God honestly and accurately to its members and ensure that they are engaged in Bible classes or groups where they can learn and enjoy fellowship with fellow believers to strengthen their faith.

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Theology, Sustainability and Big Data

Allam¹

2019

Theology and Urban Sustainability

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The Association between Religious Beliefs and Practices and End-of-Life Fears among Members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A)

Cited by 17 publications

References 34 publications

Religion, meaning and purpose, and mental health.

Religion, meaning and purpose, and mental health.

How Can the Church Reclaim Backsliders? Analysis of Church Education to Reclaim Backsliders

Theology, Sustainability and Big Data

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