The Meaning of Obesity in the Church: A Pastoral Leader's Perspective
The purpose of this study is to highlight a unique case regarding obesity and weight loss in the Christian church that emerged when interviewing men who had experienced bariatric surgery. Thirty-four-year-old 'Pastor Tom' was removed from his position in the church due to his obesity. Thro...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer Science Business Media B. V.
[2017]
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Pastoral psychology
Year: 2017, Volume: 66, Issue: 1, Pages: 45-64 |
| RelBib Classification: | AD Sociology of religion; religious policy CD Christianity and Culture NBE Anthropology NCB Personal ethics RB Church office; congregation |
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Obesity
B Obesity Psychological aspects B OBESITY surgery B Religion B Christian Leadership B Food consumption B Church Leadership B Meaning B OBESITY risk factors |
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