What motivates a study

Should be included above, and only summarized in this paragraph?

Psychologically relatively unexplored

Research data suggests mental illness, hidden suffering

Research data suggests reluctance to seek help seeking help

Differs seemingly dramatically from how psychoanalysis, for example, views the "existential conditions" and the value of considering these

Not so much on the psychology program about this

Beliefs have great acceptance in the public eye, and it can be valuable to examine similarities, differences, and boundaries against common "superstition."

Purpose and questions

Examine how followers think about life in light of "the existential conditions" (Werbart, Sh-Smirgel)

Think about whether and if so how it is possible to relate to similar beliefs in different ways