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    Exploring the Experience of a Crisis of Faith: A Qualitative Study

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    Webb, Claire D
    Abstract
    For some, religion and spirituality play a crucial role in one's life, influencing their values, behaviors, and relationships. Research suggests that spirituality gives one a sense of purpose and identity, and can allow an individual to make meaning out of negative life events. A crisis of faith is a painful experience in a Christian's life when he or she begins to doubt his or her beliefs, causing grief and confusion for the individual, as well as a sense of disconnection from God. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the experience of a crisis of faith and gain a deeper understanding to why one might remain committed to his or her faith, or choose to abandon it completely. Grounded theory methodology revealed that crises of faith were connected to a relationship with God. This relationship fluctuated based on the individual's acceptance of self and acceptance of God's love. The results indicated that a crisis of faith could lead to a deeper relationship with God as well as spiritual growth. Findings also supported God as an attachment figure, who Christians interact with differently depending on attachment style and past attachment injuries.
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    http://hdl.handle.net/10342/7462
    Subject
     Religion; Spirituality; Crisis of Faith; Grounded Theory 
    Date
    2019-07-24
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    APA:
    Webb, Claire D. (July 2019). Exploring the Experience of a Crisis of Faith: A Qualitative Study (Master's Thesis, East Carolina University). Retrieved from the Scholarship. (http://hdl.handle.net/10342/7462.)

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    Webb, Claire D. Exploring the Experience of a Crisis of Faith: A Qualitative Study. Master's Thesis. East Carolina University, July 2019. The Scholarship. http://hdl.handle.net/10342/7462. March 07, 2021.
    Chicago:
    Webb, Claire D, “Exploring the Experience of a Crisis of Faith: A Qualitative Study” (Master's Thesis., East Carolina University, July 2019).
    AMA:
    Webb, Claire D. Exploring the Experience of a Crisis of Faith: A Qualitative Study [Master's Thesis]. Greenville, NC: East Carolina University; July 2019.
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    • Human Development and Family Science
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    East Carolina University

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