Intercession and the Taboo and Stigma on Mental Health and Doctrinal Anomalies: Pastoral and Theological Implications of Public Prayer Practices
Prayers of intercession cover a wide range of topics, yet prayers for mental health or issues around sexuality or divorce prove to be taboo and stigmatised. This article interprets this finding from empirical research with the theories of taboo as outlined by Alasdair MacIntyre and Mary Douglas. The...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
[2019]
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International journal of practical theology
Year: 2019, Volume: 23, Issue: 2, Pages: 206-223 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Intercession
/ Taboo
/ Mental health
/ Sexuality
/ Divorce
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| RelBib Classification: | AD Sociology of religion; religious policy CB Christian life; spirituality NBE Anthropology NCF Sexual ethics RC Liturgy |
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Alasdair MacIntyre
B Stigma B Mary Douglas B Taboo B Intercession |
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Presumably Free Access Volltext (Resolving-System) Volltext (doi) |