Taboo and Stigma in Praying for Mental Health: An Empirical-Theological Investigation into the Practice of Public Intercession

Most churches intercede every Sunday in their public worship for the needs of the world and for their fellow members. However, it seems that some topics are consistently left out from the prayers, such as prayers for mental health. This article addresses the question whether some topics are taboo, b...

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Main Author: Ommen, Armand Léon van (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill [2019]
In: Ecclesial practices
Year: 2019, Volume: 6, Issue: 1, Pages: 83-101
IxTheo Classification:KBD Benelux countries
KBF British Isles
KDD Protestant Church
KDG Free church
NBE Anthropology
RC Liturgy
Further subjects:B Stigma
B Taboo
B Mental Health
B Intercession
B Prayer
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