The Alchemy of Divine Love: How Our View of God Affects Our Faith and Happiness
Research Made Audible: a Yaqeen Papers Podcast
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Parental Influence on Attachment and Religious Development
The chapter analyzes the profound impact parents have on children's attachment styles and religious beliefs, exploring how secure attachments lead to positive outcomes while insecure attachments can result in psychological issues. It delves into how parental portrayal of God shapes a child's perception and attachment to a higher power, highlighting the link between parenting styles, views of God, and mental health outcomes. The episode aims to address distorted images of God and insecure attachments through assessments and interventions, discussing a study on God images and attachments among Muslim participants in North America.
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