Why are so many individuals discouraged, at spiritual dead ends, even when they are active participants in their churches? Righteous Religion exposes the authoritarian misuse of Christian teaching that often leaves its members ignored, chastised, or belittled. This new book offers hope for anyone who has struggled with disillusionment in the face of an unbending religious system. After unmasking a bewildering network of illusions that operate beneath the surface of Fundamentalism and dogmatic Catholicism, the authors help readers find their own voices of truth. This is a candid book that analyzes the grip of Fundamentalism and Catholicism on their respective followers, despite financial and sexual scandals, misuse of power and influence, apparent hypocrisy, and selective self-righteousness of these two religious systems. Using real life stories of ordinary people in ordinary churches, Righteous Religion demonstrates that the efforts involved in maintaining illusions are incompatible with claiming a personal spiritual voice. The authors discuss the relationship between the breakdown of erroneous notions and the growth that will involve readers in finding their own voice. From the stories presented, readers will see the journey progress from questioning previously unquestioned assumptions, reclaiming the best out of their religious traditions, and then transcending that which is no longer viable by grieving over illusions, learning to live with paradox, and transforming illusions into a new, valid, and spiritually personal religious truth. As readers begin the journey of finding their own spiritual voice, their experiences will be validated by the prose and stories in Righteous Religion. Those outside of Fundamentalism and Catholicism can begin to understand the practices of these religious groups through the authors’clear explanation of the dynamics and inner workings of creed bound Fundamentalism and Catholicism. This book has appeal to anyone--whether from within or outside religious tradition--who has questioned the grip of Fundamentalism and Catholicism on individuals.
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Increased enrollment in nursing programs has resulted in a larger population of at-risk students who are less likely to be successful in the baccalaureate nursing curriculum. A nursing school at a midwestern state-funded university developed a Peer-based Mentor/Tutor Program (MTP) for academically at-risk students. The MTP matched academically at-risk students enrolled in baccalaureate courses with mentor/tutor upperclassmen who were successful in those courses. The at-risk participants had improved grades and attrition decreased. This study, based on Imogene King's Theory of Goal Attainment (1981), examined the additional benefits gained through participation in the MTP. A ten-item researcher-developed Likert scale questionnaire was administered to 48 participants. Descriptive statistics revealed benefits gained through the MTP. Understanding of course materials, friendships and involvement in a learning community were the most frequently cited benefits. These findings emphasize the importance of learning strategies that build relationships and strengthen study skills for increased student success and retention.
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