Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: Among the religious factors that significantly contribute to believers' well-being, research on the personal experience of divine forgiveness (DF) remains in its infancy. The aim of this study was to investigate similarities and differences in the conceptualization of DF, its conditional/unconditional nature, and the understanding of sin across the three main monotheistic religions. Methods: age = 33.09 years, SD = 13.81) from Christianity, Islam, and Judaism complete a self-report questionnaire. Results: The theologians' and believers' perspectives revealed that while there are shared aspects across religions (e.g., God's mercy is greater than His justice), some differences are evident (e.g., the pathways to seek and achieve DF). Discussion: These findings make a significant contribution to the psychology of religion, shedding light on universal and culturally specific dimensions of this multidimensional phenomenon.
Source: Frontiers in Psychology
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,801
OpenAlex ID: W4415958447