Religious guilt is the feeling of being guilty for violating the rules and regulations set forth by one's religion. It can arise from various actions such as committing sins, breaking sacred vows, or...
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: Religious guilt, anxiety and shame: how does religious guilt affect mental health
The article will focus on how internalized religious guilt can impact an individual's self-perception, emotional regulation, and coping mechanisms when they are queer individuals who also identify as...
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: How internalized religious guilt impacts queer believers selfperception
The reconciliation between religious guilt and spiritual liberation is an essential process for many individuals who have grown up in religious traditions that emphasize strict adherence to moral...
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: Reconciling religious guilt and spiritual liberation for emotional resilience and improved relationships
Internalized religious guilt can have significant effects on how individuals regulate their emotions and process feelings of remorse. This type of guilt refers to an individual's belief that they are...
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: How to overcome religious guilt and improve your emotional regulation skills
The concept of "internalized religious guilt" refers to the belief that one's thoughts and actions are inherently wrong or sinful due to their failure to adhere to religious teachings or...
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: Sexual shame and religious guilt: the impact on relationships and personal growth
Therapy is an important tool for helping people cope with mental health concerns, including those related to their gender identity and/or sexual orientation. One way that therapists can provide...
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: Therapy for lgbtqia+ individuals: how integrating spirituality can help address religious trauma
What psychological costs arise when sexual desires are repressed due to moral or religious guilt?
Sexual desire is an essential part of human nature, and it is natural for people to have sexual...
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: The psychology behind suppressed sexual desire: how morals and religion can harm your mental health
Sexual repression is the act of suppressing one's natural sexual urges and impulses in order to conform to societal norms or expectations. While this may be done for various reasons such as fear of...
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: guilt, shame, anxiety and depression: the psychological costs of religious or moral sexual repression
Early religious guilt can have a profound impact on marital intimacy. It is an experience that many people undergo when they are young and impressionable, which can shape their thoughts and behaviors...
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: How early religious guilt impacts marital intimacy and what to do about it
How to Navigate Sexual Curiosity With Religious Guilt?
Many people have had experiences where their faith has conflicted with their desire for exploration of their own sexuality. This can be...
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: How to overcome religious guilt when exploring your sexuality