A psychological perspective on god-belief as a source of well-being and meaning
Keywords
God-imageGod-concept
African religion
Christian religion
meaning
psychological well-being
The Bible
BS1-2970
Practical Theology
BV1-5099
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This article reports on a qualitative exploration of the well-being and meaning that second- and third-generation Christians from an African context experience because of their integration of religion in their life and being. A textured, integrated tapestry is created of the participants’ understanding of God (God-concept), experience of their relationship with God (God-image) and understanding of life as coloured by their belief systems. The contribution of their God-belief to their sense of meaning and psychological well-being frames the tapestry of this article.Date
2010-02-01Type
ArticleIdentifier
oai:doaj.org/article:8dcff76ecc6649a2b03a32f8537734350259-9422
2072-8050
10.4102/hts.v66i1.332
https://doaj.org/article/8dcff76ecc6649a2b03a32f853773435