ABSTRACT

Religion, Spirituality, and Masculinity provides concrete, practical suggestions for mental health professionals. Drawing from decades of clinical experience working with men and interdisciplinary insights from psychology, sociology, religion, and more, the authors explore some of the most salient aspects of men’s mental and spiritual health.

Chapters focus on topics such as men’s relationships to religion and to masculinity, shame, and forgiveness, and concerns such as pornography use and drifting between religious affiliations. In addition to relevant theory and research, each chapter includes a case study and clear, science-informed strategies that can be incorporated into everyday practice in ways that improve men’s health and wellbeing.

chapter |11 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|26 pages

How Do Men Use Religion?

chapter 2|17 pages

How Do Men Use Masculinity?

chapter 3|22 pages

Men and Their Relationship with God

chapter 4|28 pages

Pray and Go to Church?

chapter 5|15 pages

Men’s Shame

chapter 6|20 pages

Men and Forgiveness

chapter 8|21 pages

Gay Men and Religion

chapter 9|12 pages

Religious Drifters