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William Alston and the direct perception of God

Studies in Religion/Sciences Religieuses, 1998
In his book Perceiving God, William Alston claims that some mystical experiences are direct perceptions of God. Many theists will find this claim extraordinary, if not absurd. In this article the author shows that the property of "directness" is radically ambiguous.
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Perception of God’s Attributes for Mental Comfort in Stressful Life Events

Foundation University Journal of Psychology, 2020
Background: In recent years, the concept of using religious methods to deal with stressful life events has emerged as a major concern in the field of psychology. Empirical pieces of evidence have demonstrated the vital impact of religious coping on the physical and mental health of individuals.
Maryam Khan, Naeem Aslam
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Perceptions of God among Persons with Mental Retardation: A Research Note

Journal of Psychology and Theology, 1994
Perceptions of God were measured among persons with mental retardation. The levels of retardation of these individuals ranged from mild to profound. Measurement of God concept involved asking participants to select pictures that reminded them of God.
Rodney L. Bassett, Katie Perry, Robert Repass, Eric Silver, Tracey Welch   +4 more
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The Tilted Balance: Early Rabbinic Perceptions of God's Justice

Bulletin for Biblical Research, 2004
Abstract The fundamental biblical and rabbinic principle for the application of justice is lex talionis or "measure for measure" (מדה כנגד מדה). The balance represented in this formulation is a requirement for human judicial proceedings. Beyond this, it serves in early rabbinic texts as the basis for both singular statements and complex ...
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Perception of God in Gypsy Individuals

It is a psychological tendency for people to believe in and adherence to a sacred being. Based on its own theology, every religion has a perception of God. The image of God has a multidimensional structure and can be expressed with different features.
Kula, M., Atan, Beyza
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Perception of God in Fabricated Hadith Narrations

2019
Kur’an-ı Kerim ve sahih hadis rivayetleri İslam’ın Allah tasavvurunuaçıkça ortaya koymaktadır. Ancak Hz. Osman’ın şehit edilmesiyle başlayan,farklı itikâdî ve siyasi fırkaların teşekkülüyle neticelenen süreçte Allah’ınotoritesini yanına almak isteyen kimi grup ve şahıslar Allah hakkında da hadisuydurmaktan çekinmemişlerdir.
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Perception of God in Subjective Nature of Theological Discourse

This study explores the interface between science and religion and in particular asks the question: Is God evolving? It examines how the concept of God has changed over time in Islam and Christianity as humanity grows intellectually and spiritually. Utilising ideas from theologians, particularly Ibn Khaldun, the study attempts to link the unchanging ...
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Perceptions of God

2021
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Exploring Black adolescents’ perceptions of God during COVID-19: God images as a source of wellness

Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 2022
Janise S. Parker, Breiana Williams, Amaiya Mauney   +2 more
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Variety of Perceptions of God Among Latter-day Saints

Dialogue: a Journal of Mormon Thought, 2021
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