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Images of God as They Relate to Life Satisfaction and Hopelessness

Sherry A. M. Steenwyk Purdue University
,
David C. Atkins University of Washington
,
Jamie D. Bedics Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Seattle, LLC
&
Bernard E. Whitley Jr. Ball State University
Pages 85-96 | Published online: 26 Mar 2010

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