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Poczucie winy a żal za grzechy – perspektywa psychologiczna i duszpasterska
Feeling guilty and repentance – psychological and pastoral perspective

Author(s): SEBASTIAN ŚMIAŁEK
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Kuria Metropolitalna Białostocka
Keywords: feeling guilty; repentance; emotions;

Summary/Abstract: A person experiences different kinds of emotional states throughout life. When he evaluates himself in confrontation with accepted and accepted norms, he may experience feelings of guilt. From a theological perspective, a broader phenomenon is the state of repentance, which not only focuses on experiencing negative feelings about oneself, but also includes a person’s relationship with God. Both of these issues, although described from different perspectives by psychology and theology, affect the functioning of a person, especially if he identifies himself as a believer. This article is an attempt to juxtapose psychological guilt with theological repentance, and to point out practical implications that can help in therapeutic and pastoral work.

  • Issue Year: 41/2023
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 309-320
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish