Spiritual Identity: Personal Narratives for Faith and Spiritual Living
Journal Title: Religions - Year 2012, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
In this article we outline a theoretical and methodological framework for spiritual identity as meaning in folk psychology. Identity is associated with psychological elements of personality that help people manage a time-bound existence. This discussion is extended on anthropological grounds, noting that spiritual goals are reinforced when they become symbolically self-important, often through religious ritual. This makes religious tradition and culture of monotheist exemplars centrally important to understanding idiosyncratic folk narratives like spiritual success.
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Kevin S. Reimer and Alvin C. Dueck
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