The Alchemy of Divine Love: How Our View of God Affects Our Faith and Happiness
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Perceptions of Allah: From Compassion to Strictness
The chapter explores the diverse perceptions people have about Allah, categorizing them into highly benevolent, slightly benevolent, lukewarm, and unconcerned profiles based on levels of compassion, forgiveness, and strictness. It discusses how these different views of God influence individuals' religiosity and attachment styles, impacting their self-image and feelings towards God. The chapter emphasizes the correlation between benevolent God images and positive self-esteem, as well as the potential for rehabilitation of one's God image and attachment style to form more meaningful connections.
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