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When Religion Gets Sick

Wayne Edward Oates

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Description:"This study uses the case history method to show what happens when people get "religiously sick," and what the minister and church can do about it. An interpretation of the disturbed person's life, it offers statements of working hypotheses concerning a pathology of religion. the author defines "sick religion" as one that hinders the basic functions of life. He answers such questions as: When does religion get sick? What kinds of experience result from sick religion? What can minister and church do for people who have such experiences? Can these experiences be predicted and prevented? His discussion covers such topics as sick religion and idolatry, superstition and magic, the major transitions of life, spiritual territory, forgiveness and unforgivingness, plus a pathology of religious leadership and religious factors in mental illness."-Publisher.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with When Religion Gets Sick. To get started finding When Religion Gets Sick, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 234

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

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Release: 1970

ISBN: GbWPAAAAMAAJ

Description: "This study uses the case history method to show what happens when people get "religiously sick," and what the minister and church can do about it. An interpretation of the disturbed person's life, it offers statements of working hypotheses concerning a pathology of religion. the author defines "sick religion" as one that hinders the basic functions of life. He answers such questions as: When does religion get sick? What kinds of experience result from sick religion? What can minister and church do for people who have such experiences? Can these experiences be predicted and prevented? His discussion covers such topics as sick religion and idolatry, superstition and magic, the major transitions of life, spiritual territory, forgiveness and unforgivingness, plus a pathology of religious leadership and religious factors in mental illness."-Publisher.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with When Religion Gets Sick. To get started finding When Religion Gets Sick, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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