Miejsce religii w życiu osób zdolnych
The Place of Religion in the Lives of Gifted People

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the article is to show the place of religion in the lives of gifted people. The subject of the related research was gifted peo- ple’s understanding of religion. It was conducted using qualitative methods in the interpretive paradigm. Proxemic analysis was per- formed on the research results, leading to the conclusion that religion is important in the lives of gifted people. It is an indispensable ele- ment on their path to personal maturity and comprehensive develop- ment. Faith in God allows them to discover the meaning of life and helps them to define their own goals and successfully achieve them. Thanks to religion, the respondents discovered a sense of commu- nity and gained the support of other believers – friends from the parish and family members. Faith strengthens them in their sense of security and the experience of individual fulfillment and it protects from repeating destructive behavioral patterns. Having general and specific abilities and achieving academic success did not prevent the respondents from living their faith. Among the pedagogical implica- tions, it is worth emphasizing the need for an integral perception of a person who also needs faith in God for their holistic development. In this perspective, educators, teachers, and parents who share their faith in God can play an important role for the younger generations and can accompany them in their faith and everyday life.

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