Societal Regression and the Clergy
Factual evidence indicates that contemporary society is in a period of rapid change, perhaps a crisis. Bowen Family Systems Theory contains within it a concept that describes, broadly, periods of regression in society. Many factors may have contributed to this situation. The theory also suggests way...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage
2005
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Review and expositor
Year: 2005, Volume: 102, Issue: 3, Pages: 445-459 |
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| Summary: | Factual evidence indicates that contemporary society is in a period of rapid change, perhaps a crisis. Bowen Family Systems Theory contains within it a concept that describes, broadly, periods of regression in society. Many factors may have contributed to this situation. The theory also suggests ways for leaders to think about the regression and their own functioning at all times but especially in times of increased anxiety. It is important for the clergy to understand this theory since it clarifies what is meant by high level leadership that is based on and guided by principles. Examples of such leaders in times of societal regression are provided by John Wesley and Increase Mather. |
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| ISSN: | 2052-9449 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Review and expositor
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/003463730510200308 |