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First published in 2000. This is Volume 10, No 1 of the
International Journal for the Psychology of Religion. One of the
most important concepts in the history of psychology is
intelligence. Traditionally, intelligence has been thought of as a
more or less unitary mental capacity, connoting a general
problem-solving ability and skill at abstract reasoning. More
recently, a major counter-argument to the idea that intelligence is
unitary was published by Howard Gardner (1993) In his view,
intelligence is not a unitary construct but instead is
multidimensional, comprised of linguistic, musical,
logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal,
and intrapersonal facets. Since then, a dialogue has continued
about what does and does not constitute an intelligence. This
journal is a collection of essays that discuss this question.
If the psychology of religion is to encompass all religions
worldwide, then dialogue between researchers having different
cultural perspectives is indispensable. The challenge is to neither
present one's view as apologetic, nor to discard the perspectives
of others as apologetic, but to respect them as the basis of their
perception and conceptualization of the world. The authors attempt
this challenge.
First published in 2000. This is Volume 10, No 1 of the
International Journal for the Psychology of Religion. One of the
most important concepts in the history of psychology is
intelligence. Traditionally, intelligence has been thought of as a
more or less unitary mental capacity, connoting a general
problem-solving ability and skill at abstract reasoning. More
recently, a major counter-argument to the idea that intelligence is
unitary was published by Howard Gardner (1993) In his view,
intelligence is not a unitary construct but instead is
multidimensional, comprised of linguistic, musical,
logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal,
and intrapersonal facets. Since then, a dialogue has continued
about what does and does not constitute an intelligence. This
journal is a collection of essays that discuss this question.
If the psychology of religion is to encompass all religions
worldwide, then dialogue between researchers having different
cultural perspectives is indispensable. The challenge is to neither
present one's view as apologetic, nor to discard the perspectives
of others as apologetic, but to respect them as the basis of their
perception and conceptualization of the world. The authors attempt
this challenge.
This volume addresses an important problem in social scientific
research on global religions and spirituality: How to evaluate the
role of diverse religious and spiritual (R/S) beliefs and practices
within the rapid evolution of spiritual globalization and
diversification trends. The book examines this question by bringing
together a panel of international scholars including psychologists,
sociologists, and researchers in religious studies, public health,
medicine, and social work. The content includes chapters describing
innovative concepts of post-Christian spirituality, Eastern forms
of meditation, afterlife beliefs associated with the three dominant
cultural legacies, various non-religious worldviews, spiritual
Jihad, and secular and religious reverence. The book also covers
such important themes as spiritual well-being, faith, struggle,
meaning making, modeling, and support, as well as mysticism and
using prayer to cope with existential crises. This book advances
the understanding of the role of R/S across different faiths and
cultural systems, including both Western and non-Western ones, and
enriches the mainstream of psychological sciences and practices. It
appeals to students, educators, researchers, and clinicians in
multiple related fields and disciplines.
This volume addresses an important problem in social scientific
research on global religions and spirituality: How to evaluate the
role of diverse religious and spiritual (R/S) beliefs and practices
within the rapid evolution of spiritual globalization and
diversification trends. The book examines this question by bringing
together a panel of international scholars including psychologists,
sociologists, and researchers in religious studies, public health,
medicine, and social work. The content includes chapters describing
innovative concepts of post-Christian spirituality, Eastern forms
of meditation, afterlife beliefs associated with the three dominant
cultural legacies, various non-religious worldviews, spiritual
Jihad, and secular and religious reverence. The book also covers
such important themes as spiritual well-being, faith, struggle,
meaning making, modeling, and support, as well as mysticism and
using prayer to cope with existential crises. This book advances
the understanding of the role of R/S across different faiths and
cultural systems, including both Western and non-Western ones, and
enriches the mainstream of psychological sciences and practices. It
appeals to students, educators, researchers, and clinicians in
multiple related fields and disciplines.
Anger, hatred, resentment, grudges when the products of conflict
smolder for years, decades, or centuries, the idea of peace may
seem elusive and unrealistic. At the same time, people and
societies need to move beyond these negative traumatic effects so
they can heal. Forgiveness and Reconciliation explores in depth two
different yet essential components of this peace-building process.
Unlike most books on the subject, which tend to focus on the
individual's development of forgiveness from a single perspective,
Forgiveness and Reconciliation reaches across the spectrum of
approaches socio-psychological, biopsychological, therapeutic,
developmental, and spiritual among them to offer examples of
intervention at the individual, community, generational, and
national levels. This inclusiveness (and a range of real-world
illustrations from U.S. race relations to the Armenian genocide)
gives readers access to not only the core issues of forgiveness and
the dialogic nature of reconciliation, but also the intersecting
psychological and social processes involved as they affect all
participants in conflict. Highlights of the coverage:
Reconciliation efforts in Rwanda, Darfur, India, and Pakistan.
Restorative conferencing and its role in fostering forgiveness.
Lessons in empathy and repentance from lifers in prison. Promoting
reconciliation through arts and the media. The potential for
forgiveness despite revisionism, denial, and continued injustice.
Reconciliation in the divided society. Forgiveness and
Reconciliation breaks new ground as a volume that will enhance the
work of social and peace psychologists, students and researchers in
intergroup and international relations, and peace and conflict
studies.
The leading undergraduate psychology of religion text, this
engaging book synthesizes cutting-edge theories and findings into
an accessible account enlivened by personal reflections and
contemporary examples. Raymond F. Paloutzian offers an
authoritative overview of theoretical and empirical foundations;
experiential, developmental, personality, and sociocultural
dimensions of religion and spirituality; and clinical implications.
Students are also given food for thought about bigger
questions--how religion influences their own lives; what beliefs or
values they hold most dear; and how to live in a multicultural,
multireligious world. Each chapter opens with a brief topic outline
and concludes with "Take-Home Messages" and suggestions for further
reading. New to This Edition: *Reflects many years of scientific
and theoretical advances. *Chapters on psychological theories,
personality, and physical health. *New organizing concepts:
religious meaning systems and the multilevel interdisciplinary
paradigm. *Additional pedagogical features, including
end-of-chapter "Take-Home Messages" and engaging topic boxes.
*Descriptions of cutting-edge research methods. *Increased
attention to multicultural issues.
Widely regarded as the definitive reference, this volume
comprehensively examines the psychological processes associated
with religion and spirituality. Leading scholars from multiple
psychological subdisciplines present developmental, cognitive,
social psychological, cultural, and clinical perspectives on this
core aspect of human experience. The forms and functions of
religious practices and rituals, conversion experiences, and
spiritual struggles are explored. Other key topics include religion
as a meaning system, religious influences on prosocial and
antisocial behavior, and connections to health, coping, and
psychotherapy. New to This Edition *Two chapters on cross-cultural
issues. *Chapters on spiritual goals, emotional values, and
mindfulness. *Reflects significant theoretical and empirical
developments in the field. *Many new authors and extensively
revised chapters. *Robust index amplifies the volume's usefulness
as a reference tool. A Choice Outstanding Academic Title
Reviewing the growing body of scientific research on prayer, this
book describes what is known about the behavioral, cognitive,
emotional, developmental, and health aspects of this important
religious activity. The highly regarded authors provide a balanced
perspective on what prayer means to the individual, how and when it
is practiced, and the impact it has in people's lives. Clinically
relevant topics include connections among prayer, coping, and
adjustment, as well as controversial questions of whether prayer
(for oneself or another) can be beneficial to health. The strengths
and limitations of available empirical studies are critically
evaluated, and promising future research directions are identified.
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