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The influence of religion on the lives of people cannot be overemphasized. A Cursory observation of our society shows that religion plays a central role in our daily lives and functioning. There also seems to be a breakaway from orthodox/traditional religious groups, to those that offer financial independence, fullness of health e.t.c. The popularity of new spiritual groups offering a variety of pathways to transcendence calls for a new perspective on the part of observers attempting to discern guidelines for continuing healthy psychological development through life (Vaughan, 1983).

IFE PsychologIA Vol. 14(2) 2006: 205-224