THE NUMINOUS EXPERIENCE IN THE LIGHT OF PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION

The numinous experience, a concept developed by Rudolf Otto, has significant importance in understanding the psychological aspects of religion. Drawing on various theories and empirical studies within the field of Psychology, this article highlights the significance of the numinous experience in the Psychology of Religion. It explores the relationship between the numinous and religious beliefs, the psychological mechanisms underlying such experiences, and the impact on individuals' well-being. The numinous experience offers a unique lens through which we can understand the profound connection between Psychology and religion, paving the way for further research and exploration in this captivating field.The numinous experience, a concept developed by Rudolf Otto, has significant importance in understanding the psychological aspects of religion. Drawing on various theories and empirical studies within the field of Psychology, this article highlights the significance of the numinous experience in the Psychology of Religion. It explores the relationship between the numinous and religious beliefs, the psychological mechanisms underlying such experiences, and the impact on individuals' well-being. The numinous experience offers a unique lens through which we can understand the profound connection between Psychology and religion, paving the way for further research and exploration in this captivating field

Paranormal Phenomena in the light of Psychology of Religion

People's enthusiasm for supernatural phenomena is another major social source of some Cults. It is the reality of paranormal phenomena that is at stake. Over many years there has been no effort to provide psychologists with a summary of the nature of the investigation, the methods, the evidence, and the state of the research. Once, at least, in a decade question of that difficult or threatening nature. The focus of contemporary investigations in Parapsychology is the attempt to define working conditions under which specific paranormal phenomena, such as extrasensory perception, tend to appear, to define verifiable regularities in their nature. Keywords: paranormal, phenomena, Psychology, religionPeople's enthusiasm for supernatural phenomena is another major social source of some Cults. It is the reality of paranormal phenomena that is at stake. Over many years there has been no effort to provide psychologists with a summary of the nature of the investigation, the methods, the evidence, and the state of the research. Once, at least, in a decade question of that difficult or threatening nature. The focus of contemporary investigations in Parapsychology is the attempt to define working conditions under which specific paranormal phenomena, such as extrasensory perception, tend to appear, to define verifiable regularities in their nature.Keywords: paranormal, phenomena, Psychology, religio

FORGIVENESS AND THE INFLUENCE IN PSYCHOTHERAPY IN DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS

In this concise and general article, we give some basic conceptions of the forgiveness of the grand Religions, making at the same time a comparison of the concept of forgiveness between these Religions or cultures, in relation to the therapeutic dimension of the latter; something that in recent years ―under the science of the Psychology of Religion― has seen the light of day, hundreds of empirical researches, which confirm the most above claim

THE SECOND CHANCE OF LIFE IN THE LIGHT OF PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION

As we know the hearts of people and animals are opposed to each other in terms of genetic and psychological characteristics they are demarcated to some extent. The human heart is the focal point of consciousness and an important piece when conducting psychological-religious research because the religious behavior has a special place in the heart, which is easily proven by the advanced spiritual life of humans. But today we are talking about humans with pig-hearts that had been genetically modified. In this specific article, I would like to provide some thoughts about the transplantation of a pig-heart into a human being in the light of Psychology of Religion and some bioethical consequences. Keywords: Faith, Psychology, Religion, ethics, pig-heart, transplantation

PROCEEDINGS AND PHOTO ALBUM FROM THE OFFICIAL PRESENTATION OF THE RELIGIOUS STUDIES LABORATORY (RELIGLAB) OF THE NATIONAL AND KAPODISTRIAN UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS

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A global research priority agenda to advance public health responses to fatty liver disease

Background & aims An estimated 38% of adults worldwide have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). From individual impacts to widespread public health and economic consequences, the implications of this disease are profound. This study aimed to develop an aligned, prioritised fatty liver disease research agenda for the global health community. Methods Nine co-chairs drafted initial research priorities, subsequently reviewed by 40 core authors and debated during a three-day in-person meeting. Following a Delphi methodology, over two rounds, a large panel (R1 n = 344, R2 n = 288) reviewed the priorities, via Qualtrics XM, indicating agreement using a four-point Likert-scale and providing written feedback. The core group revised the draft priorities between rounds. In R2, panellists also ranked the priorities within six domains: epidemiology, models of care, treatment and care, education and awareness, patient and community perspectives, and leadership and public health policy. Results The consensus-built fatty liver disease research agenda encompasses 28 priorities. The mean percentage of ‘agree’ responses increased from 78.3 in R1 to 81.1 in R2. Five priorities received unanimous combined agreement (‘agree’ + ‘somewhat agree’); the remaining 23 priorities had >90% combined agreement. While all but one of the priorities exhibited at least a super-majority of agreement (>66.7% ‘agree’), 13 priorities had 90% combined agreement. Conclusions Adopting this multidisciplinary consensus-built research priorities agenda can deliver a step-change in addressing fatty liver disease, mitigating against its individual and societal harms and proactively altering its natural history through prevention, identification, treatment, and care. This agenda should catalyse the global health community’s efforts to advance and accelerate responses to this widespread and fast-growing public health threat. Impact and implications An estimated 38% of adults and 13% of children and adolescents worldwide have fatty liver disease, making it the most prevalent liver disease in history. Despite substantial scientific progress in the past three decades, the burden continues to grow, with an urgent need to advance understanding of how to prevent, manage, and treat the disease. Through a global consensus process, a multidisciplinary group agreed on 28 research priorities covering a broad range of themes, from disease burden, treatment, and health system responses to awareness and policy. The findings have relevance for clinical and non-clinical researchers as well as funders working on fatty liver disease and non-communicable diseases more broadly, setting out a prioritised, ranked research agenda for turning the tide on this fast-growing public health threat