Spiritual Identity: Personal Narratives for Faith and Spiritual Living

Religions

Kevin S. Reimer¹ 

[1] School of Humanities, Religion & Social Sciences, MCD 210, Fresno Pacific University, 1717 South Chestnut Avenue, Fresno, CA 93702, USA

关键词: spiritual identity;    personal narratives;    traits;    goals;   

DOI  :  10.3390/rel3020251

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

In this article we outline a theoretical and methodological framework for spiritual identity as meaning in folk psychology. Identity is associated with psychological elements of personality that help people manage a time-bound existence. This discussion is extended on anthropological grounds, noting that spiritual goals are reinforced when they become symbolically self-important, often through religious ritual. This makes religious tradition and culture of monotheist exemplars centrally important to understanding idiosyncratic folk narratives like spiritual success.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
© 2012 by the authors; licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.