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September 30, 2025E-Journal of Religious and Theological StudiesOpen Access

Dagbe: An Anlo-Ewe Understanding of Salvation

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KHKomi A. Hiagbe

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Overview

Qualitative analysis reveals tensions in mental health approaches among African Pentecostal churches, indicating potential stigma from over-spiritualization.

Key Points

  • Excessive reliance on spiritual practices in Pentecostal churches leads to stigmatisation of mental illness, obstructing access to care.
  • African Pentecostal pastors often attribute mental disorders to supernatural influences, impacting therapeutic methodologies in the community.
  • Collaboration between clergy and mental health practitioners can create culturally sensitive mental health care practices.
  • The study highlights tensions between neurophysiological interpretations and spiritual beliefs regarding mental health concerns.

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Komi A. Hiagbe (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dc1e3f8a7d58c25ebb2087https://doi.org/10.38159/erats.20251193
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