Religious Experience Research Articles

Nonresistant Nonbelief

The argument from divine hiddenness (ADH) requires accepting that nonresistant nonbelief has existed or does exist. Yet some reasons for accepting nonresistant nonbelief are also reasons for accepting theistic-supporting and naturalism-falsifying evidentially compelling religious experiences (ECREs). Additionally, any reasons for rejecting ECREs can be used to reject nonresistant nonbelief, thus creating parity (at the very least) of epistemic warrant between the two claims. Consequently, accepting nonresistant nonbelief should lead to accepting ECREs. Accepting nonresistant nonbelief therefore indirectly threatens naturalism, atheism and even the ADH itself. To any reason that can be given for rejecting ECREs there corresponds a parallel reason for rejecting nonresistant nonbelief. So it is irrational to accept the ADH while refusing to accept ECREs. Yet the existence of ECREs contradicts the ADH’s conclusion. So the ADH is self-defeating.

Psychosocial–Spiritual Experiences and Outcomes in Parents of Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus from the Middle East and North Africa Region: A Systematic Review

Psychosocial–Spiritual Experiences and Outcomes in Parents of Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus from the Middle East and North Africa Region: A Systematic Review

Silence between words: Is solitude important for relatedness?

Chronic loneliness is a risk factor for physical and health problems, in part due to dysfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and sympathetic nervous system. In contrast, temporary moments of positive solitude (passing good times alone and not feeling lonely) appear to have positive effects on mental health, social life, and creativity, and seems to be a buffer against loneliness. Herein, three ways of how solitude may have positive effects on health and relatedness are discussed, namely effects on enhancement of mind-wandering, interoceptive awareness, and spirituality. Solitude may facilitate (1) activation of the default mode network (DMN) underlying mind-wandering including daydreaming about other people; (2) activation of brain areas supporting interoceptive awareness; (3) deactivation of prefrontal cortex, or deactivation and decreased connectivity of the DMN, giving raise to susceptibility to spiritual experiences. The capacity to handle and enjoy solitude is a developmental process that may be difficult for many persons. Craving for social connections and external stimulation with digital technologies (e.g., internet, smartphones, social media) might be interfering with the development of the capacity for solitude and thereby increasing loneliness; this might be partly due to impaired interoceptive awareness and impaired functional mind-wandering (common in solitude). Congruently, overuse of digital technologies was associated with reduced activity, and reduced gray matter volume and density, in brain areas supporting interoceptive awareness, as well as with decreased connectivity of the DMN supporting creative insights. Solitude has been a relatively dismissed topic in neuroscience and health sciences, but a growing number of studies is highlighting its importance for well-being.

Workplace Spirituality: A Systematic Review and Future Research Agenda

Organizations continue to be challenged and enriched by the workplace spirituality phenomenon. The field has made significant strides, making it a burgeoning research area, but it lacks conceptual clarity due to multiple conceptualizations and constructs. This study aims to integrate the study in the field to provide a holistic understanding of the concept through a systematic review of the extant literature, from 2000 to December 2022. The study synthesizes literature with full-text review of 92 papers in the field extracted from Scopus database using bibliometric and TCCM analysis. While the bibliometric study identified the latest trends, TCCM provided new avenues for future research in form of research questions. The study revealed that the field suffers from conceptual confusion because spirituality as a phenomenon is idiosyncratic. Further, research highlights the need for more qualitative in-depth, multi-theory, longitudinal, multicontext, and cross-cultural studies to enhance methodological rigor. The review further highlights the development to formulate a solid theoretical foundation and help managers devise strategies to promote spiritual values in the workplace and foster spiritual experience among employees. To best of the author's knowledge, this study is the first comprehensive literature review using a hybrid approach.

Predictors of quality of life of cancer patients: A psycho-oncological study conducted at Tripura, North-East India.

Cancer is, no doubt, a life-threatening illness, and it has a long-term effect on the physical and mental health of the patients, particularly on their quality of life (QOL). Many factors significantly impact the QOL of cancer patients, and the present article is an attempt to explore the predictors of QOL of cancer patients. More specifically, the article tries to ascertain the role of the area of living, educational status, family income, and type of family on the QOL of cancer patients. We also tried to examine the role of illness duration and spirituality on the QOL of cancer patients. The sample consisted of 200 cancer patients belonging to the state of Tripura, a Northeastern state of India. General Information Schedule, Quality of Life Patient/Cancer Survivor Version (developed by Ferrell, Hassey-Dow, and Grant), and The Spiritual Experience Index-Revised (developed by Genia) were used for data collection. For analysis of data, independent t-test, analysis of variance, and multiple linear regression were computed. The statistical analysis was carried out using IBM SPSS Version 25.0. Out of 200 cancer patients, there were 100 (50%) men and 100 (50%) women patients. Most of the cancer patients (100, 50%) were suffering from oral cancer, followed by lung and breast cancers. They were mostly from the rural areas of Tripura and belonged to nuclear families. Most of them were not much educated, and their monthly family income was below INR (Indian National Rupee) 10,000. A total of 122 (61%) cancer patients were diagnosed less than 1 year before. The results showed no significant difference in QOL scores among the subgroups of cancer patients in socioeconomic and illness factors, except for family income. Further analysis revealed that only spirituality and educational qualification of cancer patients significantly predicted their QOL. The current article can act as a springboard for further studies in this area and provide aids for socioeconomic development while improvising cancer patients' QOL.

ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЕ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОЙ ИДЕОЛОГИИ СКВОЗЬ ПРИЗМУ КОНСЕРВАТИВНОЙ ПОЛИТИКО-ПРАВОВОЙ ДОКТРИНЫ

The article is devoted to the issues of defining state ideology through the prism of conservative political and legal doctrine. The authors note that one of the most important problems of modern Russian society is the search for a unifying state idea. However, no one creates an ideology from scratch; in its search, society uses the spiritual experience of previous generations. The connection of the concept of "ideology" with the concept of "state" reflects a social process in which an idea significant for the majority of the people is recognized and protected by the state as a guiding one. According to the authors, Russian society is currently in need of consolidating ideas more than ever. The dominance of liberal ideology leads to the atomization of society and leads it to a dead end. In this regard, the epoch of the XIX - early XX centuries is of interest, when the battles of Westerners and Slavophiles (liberals and conservatives) were fought not only in theory, but also in practice. The 19th century in the state and legal history of Russia is characterized by repeated attempts at liberal reforms, the formation of legal science focused on Western political and legal thought, the tendency to systematize knowledge about law, careful development of issues of legal technique, broad scientific generalizations, and the comparative method. The authors conclude that the conservative political and legal doctrine provides answers to many challenges of our time. It is time to recall the words of St. Theophan the Recluse: "The fundamental principles of Russian life are expressed in three familiar words: Orthodoxy, autocracy, nationality. That's what you need to keep! Russian Russian people will cease to be Russian when these beginnings change."

ИНСТРУМЕНТАЛЬНАЯ МУЗЫКА РУБЕЖА XX–XXI ВЕКОВ В ДИАЛОГЕ С ПРОШЛЫМ

The spiritual experience of the past plays a huge role in a person’s life and creativity. It is understood through the prism of the present, forming a dichotomy of memory and oblivion. The article examines the instrumental opuses of composers of the late XXth – early XXIst centuries, whose main theme is the desire to embody the artist’s unique ability to preserve a concept by borrowing “someone else’s word”. The original approaches of the composers are largely determined by the aesthetics of post- and metamodernism, which proclaim the rapid appropriation and mixing in one composition of traditions and styles, intra- and extramusical components, such as music, word and painting in a single composition. Postmodern authors are attracted by the ability to cross the border between the present and the past in memory, to unite the real and the sacred worlds, to collide the secular and the spiritual, the high and the low. The article attempts to systematise composers’ works with borrowings from the near and distant past through the theory of musical text developed by Russian musicologists. In this sense, unique examples of instrumental music of secular and spiritual content with and without quotations from our compatriots and contemporaries are considered. Particular attention is paid to understanding the reasons for composers’ appeal to the artefacts of the past, as well as to updating the principles and forms of intertextual interaction on the way to creating an original artistic world of the composition. The author raises questions aimed at studying the problem of dialogue between modern works and the past. The article is addressed to professional musicians, postgraduate students and specialists in the field of musicology.

AWE AT NATURAL BEAUTY AS A RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE

In this paper, we discuss an abductive argument for the existence of God from the experience of awe at natural beauty. If God’s creative work is a viable explanation for why we experience awe at natural beauty, and there is no satisfactory naturalistic explanation for the origins of such experiences, then we have defeasible evidence that God exists. To evaluate the argument’s tenability, we assess the merits of the two main theocentric frameworks that can be marshaled to answer the question of why human beings experience awe at natural beauty: (1) taking the experience of natural beauty as resulting from God’s design intentions and (2) conceiving experiences of natural beauty as religious experiences in themselves. We argue that the presence of phenomenological content the fine-grainedness of which exceeds our descriptive and conceptual capacities is better accounted for by the latter hypothesis: experiencing natural beauty amounts to experiencing divine attributes. We conclude that the argument’s theological premise is tenable and, having previously argued for the empirical premise (Porcher & De Luca-Noronha, 2021), we conclude that awe at natural beauty is best explained by the existence of God.
 Keywords: Awe. Natural Beauty. Religious Experience. Divine Beauty. God.

ESCALATING THE SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE OF GURU SEKUMPUL TOMB'S RELIGIOUS TOURISM THROUGH MARKETING COMMUNICATION STRATEGY

Religious tourism holds a significant position in the global tourism industry, attracting visitors to culturally and spiritually significant pilgrimage sites. Indonesia, ranked second in The Global Travel Muslim Index 2022, has witnessed a rise in Muslim tourists exploring religious destinations. Ensuring the sustainability of religious tourism and enhancing the spiritual pilgrimage experience necessitates critical thinking, innovative approaches, and effective communication strategies. Promotion through social media is crucial for marketing religious tourism destinations. However, challenges persist in Indonesia's tourist development due to the absence of an integrated marketing communication strategy. Research emphasizes the importance of communication strategies and the preservation of cultural and religious diversity for the sustainability of religious tourism. In South Kalimantan, despite the potential for religious tourism, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a decline in visitor numbers. Employing a qualitative approach, including interviews and SWOT analysis, this study formulates a strategic communication plan for promoting the Guru Sekumpul Tomb. The strategy focuses on product packaging, nuanced marketing communication, a serene pilgrimage ambiance, and leveraging digital media platforms, along with collaboration with local stakeholders and optimal use of natural resources. Ultimately, integrating innovative knowledge and skills is crucial for the success and sustained viability of religious tourist sites, concurrently elevating the spiritual pilgrimage experience.

Discourse on the Durkheimian Tradition in Political Sociology

This paper examines the understanding of Durkheimian tradition in political sociology. It explores different elements of Durkheimian analysis ranging from social solidarity, anomie, religious experience, and structure functionalism. Durkheim's theories have a significant influence on social scientific research, particularly in sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies. He has emphasized structural functionalism, morality, social cohesion, and religious influence on social institutions. He has given scholars a useful foundation for comprehending today's social problems and cultural practices. In this paper, we also explore criticism faced by Durkheim’s concepts by other researchers

19세기 미국 재림교회의 건강기별의 역사, 신학 그리고 채식주의에 관한 연구

This paper examines the history, theology, and vegetarianism of the health message of the Adventist Church in the United States in the 19th century. Along with the awareness and understanding of the health of American society, the history of the Adventist Church’s health period began in the 19th century. Theological, spiritual, social, and humanitarian support are the theological claims of the dynamic Christian faith that seeks holistic recovery. Since 1863, a health message had been established as the standard lifestyle for Adventist Church members. In particular, vegetarianism is an important concept preferred and recommended as a lifestyle adopted by Adventists. Among White’s visions of health, a vegetarian diet is a practice task that combines a healthy life and spiritual experience. For Adventists, health messages, including vegetarianism, should be developed and applied to meet modern needs. This was a significant part of the three angel messages proclaimed by the Advent Church during this era.

Gratitude: Students' Encounter with Engaging in International Community Service

Abstract. : Street children are one of the problems faced in various countries, including in the Philippines, especially in Cebu City. They have the same right to get health and welfare education. This community service aims to provide health education to them. This was carried out with UMY Master of Nursing Students and Cebu Normal University Lecturers at Balai Ang Samaritano Sa Sugbo, Cebu City with the title A Collaboration of Universities On Kids (AKU OK). Students provide material about personal hygiene and hand washing with media: games and songs. Student experience was asked with a portfolio form. As a result, several themes were raised from this portfolio. The themes are: student experience: social, organizational and spiritual experiences; Challenges faced: short preparation, implementation improvisation and communication; interesting things: the support system, the enthusiasm of the participants and music as a universal language; Things that are less interesting: facilities and pre- facilities, participants are not homogeneous. While the things that are already good: Associate lecturers and partners; Things that need to be improved: Coordination with target, time, place and event..

Pengembangan Edukasi Teknologi Melalui Game Rohani Kepada Anak-Anak Kristen Masa Kini di GKLI Sipoholon

The purpose of this study was to develop children's ability to use technology through spiritual games. The research method used in this study is a qualitative approach method. Data collection using observation techniques and direct interviews with children and Sunday school teachers at GKLI Sipoholon. The results showed that the use of spiritual games has the potential to increase children's understanding of religious teachings and morality. The importance of developing spiritual education in the digital era demands creativity and innovation in providing learning to children. In an era of ever-evolving technology, education in the church environment requires an innovative approach. Spiritual games are defined as interactive game applications specifically designed to provide religious and moral learning experiences. Spiritual games are an interesting bridge to the world of Christian children. Through the development of technological media, especially spiritual games. Thus, the development of technology education through spiritual games at GKLI Sipoholon is a progressive step in educating and guiding Christian children today, in line with the mission of spiritual formation of the church.

Acute Religious Experiences: Madness, Psychosis and Religious Studies, By Richard Saville-Smith

Acute Religious Experiences: Madness, Psychosis and Religious Studies, By Richard Saville-Smith

Cognitive Approaches to Ancient Religious Experience

Cognitive Approaches to Ancient Religious Experience

JAVANESE TRANSLATION OF ANÂ ALLÂH: STUDY ON THE JAVANESE TRANSLATION IN QS. THAHA/20:9-15

The purpose of this article is to reveal the Javanese translation of the word Anâ Allâh in QS. Taha/20: 9-15. To discuss the issue the author uses a critical content analysis and comparative analysis approach. The findings in this qualitative research are: first, the translators agreed to use Ingsun to translate Anâ Allâh. Second, they use Ingsun for Anâ Allâh because they want to dwell and honor Allah above everything, the Almighty. It is related to their understanding, awareness, and implementation of Javanese culture, unggah-ungguh (honorific speech). Third, they chose Ingsun to translate Anâ Allâh: philosophically, Ingsun is the Essence and Existence of God. Culturally ethically, Ingsun is only used by high-class people. An ordinary man who pronouns Ingsun for himself, shows that he is involved in conflict or doesn’t understand unggah-ungguh. Sufistically, Ingsun is a perfect word that represents a person's spiritual experience of uniting with his God. This research significantly contributes to the body of knowledge on ethical linguistics in religious texts, especially from a Javanese perspective which is relatively understudied by scholars of Islamic studies.

Pedagogy and religion in the third millennium. A frutiful encounter

ObjectivesThe essay analyses religious experience, which today is far from connoting itself as a rationalistic practice. Especially in the 20th century, the religious has acquired a renewed vitality, more detached from dogma, but more open to faith and the transcendent.Material and methodsThe treatment of the subject involved a critical analysis of the scientific literature, both pedagogical and more specialised, with reference to the meanings assumed by religious experience in recent decades. From a methodological point of view, recourse was made to the heuristic method and a historical-pedagogical method was also followed in order to precisely interpret the relationship between the aspiration of contemporary pedagogy to promote a subject that is indeed socialised but in a critical and divergent perspective and the religious dimension.ResultsThe research has brought to light two fundamental concepts. The first is the desire to bring religiosity back into its formative dimension, thus linking it to the process of the person's development; the second relates to the recovery of the marginalised dimension, with the elimination of what hinders an effective pedagogical-educational reading of man.ConclusionsTo conclude, a circularity is re-established between religiosity and development, starting from the incisiveness of religious experience in the development of human beings in the third millennium. Above all, self-centered reasoning loses every fundamentalist presumption, it relates to human realities and responds to the concrete experiences of men thus revealing its essential relevance and importance for better thinking about the complete education of modern man as an intellectual and spiritual being.

سامی ادیان میں تصوف کے تصورات اور تجربات کا تقابلی جائزہ

Spiritual experiences and the attainment of enlightment had been a favorite subject and spiritual need of humanities since day first. This article examines the experiences and core beliefs of mysticism in semitic religions in narrative and analytical style. Man goes to great lengths to gain power and success in social affairs, but the other side of the picture is that, arrangements for the peace of the soul in could not attain by aristocratic life style. It is fact that history is not unfimiliar with the experience and statements of sufism. A group of people striving for spiritual perfection has its special position in the history of religions. The characteristics of semistic religions is their rightful claim, that is, ALLAH gave these religion a unique from other religions. Then, in his last book the Holy Quran, he mentioned the habits, beliefs, religious and spiritual experiences and faith of these religions in detail compared to other religions. This research will present a comparative analysis of mystic experience, status, styles, aims of austerity, and tradition of spiritual experiences in semitic religions. Hence, the similarities and differences.

SACRED SEDUCTION: UNVEILING THE ALLURE OF RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES AS A TOURIST MAGNET

Religious tourism has become a popular and dynamic sector in the global travel industry, driven by individuals seeking cultural immersion and spiritual experiences. This article explores the allure of religious activities as tourist attractions, analysing the factors contributing to their appeal. It investigates the cultural and historical value of religious sites, the transformative nature of spiritual encounters, the impact on well-being, and the significance of religious festivals and pilgrimages. Understanding this appeal is essential for destinations and stakeholders to harness religious tourism's economic, social, and cultural benefits while preserving the sanctity of these revered locations. The attractiveness of religious activities is influenced by factors such as architectural aesthetics, sacred rituals and traditions, emotional and psychological dimensions, and interactions with local communities and religious leaders. The article emphasises the importance of cultural sensitivity, responsible tourism practices, and collaboration among religious institutions, tourism stakeholders, and local communities for sustainable development. The research provides valuable recommendations for the responsible management of religious tourism.

STUDI ISLAM MELALUI PENDEKATAN FENOMENOLOGI (TELAAH PEMIKIRAN ANNEMARIE SCHIMMEL)

The approach to studying Islam by Charles J. Adams is divided into two main things, namely the normative or religious approach and the descriptive approach. The normative approach is an approach that is based on religious commitment, and still includes the subjective objectives of the reviewer and of course the results of the study will tend to be more subjective. The phenomenological approach that Schimmel applies in Islamic studies is a phenomenological approach that he knew from Friedrich Heiler. Implementation of this approach through systematic steps (techniques), namely examining first the phenomenon (the world of external manifestations of Islam) and then the deeper and deeper layers of human responses to God (the world of religious imagination and experience), to reach the deepest sacred essence of each religion, the center, the God, the Deus Absconditus (objective world of religion) and Schimmel has implemented it well through the intended steps.