Prayer, Meditation, and Anxiety: Durkheim Revisited

Durkheim argued that religion’s emphasis on the supernatural combined with its unique ability to foster strong collective bonds lent it power to confer distinctive social benefits. Subsequent research has confirmed these propositions with respect to religion and mental health. At the same time, medi...

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Main Authors: John P. Bartkowski, Gabriel A. Acevedo, Harriet Van Loggerenberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-09-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/8/9/191