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Showing 1 to 20 of 31 for “"Organized religion"”.
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The Detrimental Effects of Organized Religion on Women in Lee Smith's Fiction.
<p>This study examines the detrimental effects of religion on characters in Smith's fiction, with special attention to three general areas of religious influence on women. It considers Smith's illumination of the social, psychological, and artistic harm that organized religion can inflict on the …
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The Restoration Movement and the American Bible Union, 1850-1883.
… first quarter of the nineteenth century American religion was in a state of ferment. The gaining of independence had brought changes to the political order which required organized religion to re-evaluate its position. Nearly all the traditional churches saw the need to develop national …
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Gospel of the Heavenly Mother
… book are the grammar of the English language and organized religion, specifically the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The poems enact the belief that as we reorient ourselves to these structures, freedom is possible; by usurping the syntax in which we communicate (and therefore the …
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Taking the Moral Ground: Protestants, Feminists, and Gay Equality in North Carolina, 1970-1980
… 1980s? What did the theoretical frameworks of organized religion offer that made these types of unlikely alliances possible? To answer these questions “Taking the Moral Ground” begins with an exploration of the religious values that framed the upbringing, activist career, and ministry of Pauli …
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Searching for a moral center in Cormac McCarthy.
… quest for a moral center, independent from organized religion. Traditionally, in the Western world, morality has been grounded in Christianity. Hence, the loss of Christianity means that morality might founder or be lost altogether. McCarthy, I believe, is exploring this relationship between …
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The nurse's spirit: The lived experience of spirituality for nurses who work in palliative care settings
… strength 2) spirituality as being different from organized religion and 3) spirituality gives meaning and purpose in life. Six global themes were also identified: 1) professional self, 2) reflective self, 3) the nurse's relationship with god, 4) the patient/family journey and the nurse's role, 5) …
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"I'm Your Biggest Fan, I'll Follow You ... " Lady Gaga, Little Monsters and the Religious Dimension of Fandom in Pop Music
… fans, the 'little monsters.' Both fandom and religion promise a stable sense of identity and authentic community to devotees. Performing deconstructive discourse analysis on three of Lady Gaga's music videos, I demonstrate how fandom, like organized religion, can simultaneously be an …
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A sacred architecture for the secular spirit : an institute for mind/body training in New York City
… meditation mayor may not be involved with an organized religion. The current "Dharma scene" in America is extremely diverse. The purpose of the Center is to facilitate the exploration of the mind and reality that goes on in meditation. It might serve as a meeting place for various groups, and …
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Between a Rock and a Better Place
… emphasizing the corruption in institutions like organized religion and the American health care system.</p> <p>The critical preface to <em>Between a Rock and a Better Place </em>considers the role of worldbuilding in how this critical commentary is performed through my creative work. This essay …
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Religious Coping by Mothers of Children with Autism
… quality of life. Considering the prevalence of religion in the United States, religious coping strategies specifically can serve as a helpful resource grounded in an important aspect of life for many people. The present study examined the role of religious coping specifically as a predictor of …
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Contemporary American Authors' Questioning of Religion
… contemporary American fiction it was noted that religion frequently appeared as a topic of debate. In some novels a major theme was a debate over whether to accept, change, or reject organized religion. Procedure. Several contemporary novels relating to this theme were read. Then novels of the …
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Work-family balance and religion: a resource based perspective
… a third important role, involvement in an organized religion. Specifically, religious involvement, among Hindus living in the United States, as a predictor of resource gain and loss was examined. Working within a Conversation of Resources framework, it was then expected that this resource …
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Reconstituted Families: An Exploratory and Descriptive Study of Incomplete Institutionalization as a Perceived Problem
… They believed this could be facilitated through organized religion, the media, formal education, or premarital family counseling. Many subjects also acknowledged their perceptions of creating the norms for persons in reconstituted families, rather than following developed norms. Conclusions. ln …
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A study of the religio-political thought of Abdurrahman Wahid
… issue of the relation between state and organized religion within the context of pre- and post-independence Indonesia. Abdurrahman argues, through the articulation of a socio-cultural approach, that the antagonistic relationship between state and Islam can be overcome. By focussing on …
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Atheists in the Media: How Public Figures and Fictional Characters Affect Public Perceptions of Atheists
… a trend toward unlikeable practitioners of organized religion in the media portrayed opposite moderate atheists, especially on television.</p>
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Social and Emotional Learning: An Argument for Religious Pluralism
… cultures this concept is shaped by the dominant, organized religion of the group. However, the religious diversity in the United States since its inception led to an American tendency to privatize religion and avoid meaningful public deliberation of competing views of the good life and the good …
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Liturgical jazz: the lineage of the subgenre in the music of Edgar E. Summerlin
… change and exploration not only in jazz but in organized religion as well. A deep and frank discussion emerged as to what liturgical music should and would be allowed to sound like. These decisions at the highest levels of denominations had ramifications that are still being felt today in the …
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Religious Affiliation and Women's Labor Patterns in U.S. Counties
… across the country have steadily moved away from organized religion. Nonetheless, sociological research has documented relationships between affiliation with conservative religious groups and negative attitudes towards women’s labor force participation. Further, research has shown that women in …
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“How Firm A Foundation”: California Mormons Negotiating Inclusivity, Politics and Place
… their local flavor within a large top-down organized religion. Supporting a community of diverse experiences and political leanings often involves pushing for a church-culture that embraces broader social movements, calling for inclusivity, acceptance, and an embrace of new (and sometimes …
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How Spirituality Impacts Ethical Leadership: A Cross-Case Analysis of Eleven Corporate Chief Executive Officers
… Muslim) and, in one case, no affiliation with an organized religion. The findings suggested that it may be possible for leadership studies and MBA programs to address ethical issues from a spiritual perspective while steering clear of sectarian commitments.
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