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Breaking up with Jesus: a phenomenological exploration of the experience of deconversion from an Evangelical Christian faith to Atheism
Lee, Karen A. Gubi, Peter M.
Lee, Karen A.
Gubi, Peter M.
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2019-06-10
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This study examines the experience of deconversion from an Evangelical Christian faith to Atheism in the UK. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six participants and the data were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. The resulting superordinate themes emerged: Process of Deconversion; Post Deconversion Issues; What Helped and Did Not Help. The findings are supportive of similar research conducted on deconversion but are from the UK, rather than from a largely American, perspective. The underlying reason for deconversion is found to be cognitive dissonance and, as such, deconversion is a rational and intellectual process. Helping professionals need to convey a non-judgemental attitude, being understanding, sympathetic, supportive and kind.
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Lee, K. A. & Gubi, P. M. (2019). Breaking up with Jesus: a phenomenological exploration of the experience of deconversion from an Evangelical Christian faith to Atheism. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 22(2), 171-184.
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Taylor & Francis
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Mental Health, Religion and Culture
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This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Mental Health, Religion and Culture on 10-6-19, available online: https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2019.1623767
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1367-4676
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1469-9737