Religious & Spiritual Struggles (RSS-14)

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Religious and Spiritual Struggles (RSS-14) Scale

Please read each statement carefully and choose the number that best describes how you feel. There are no right or wrong answers, just your honest feelings.

For each statement, choose a number from 1 to 5:

  • 1 = Not at all
  • 2 = A little bit
  • 3 = Sometimes
  • 4 = Often
  • 5 = All the time

1. I feel that God has abandoned me.

2. I feel that God is punishing me.

3. I feel anger toward God.

4. I feel harmed, mistreated, or insulted by religious/spiritual people.

5. I feel anger toward organized religion.

6. I have conflicts with others regarding religious issues.

7. I struggle with myself regarding moral principles.

8. I feel guilty for not adhering to my moral standards.

9. I feel distressed by doubting or questioning my faith or spirituality.

10. I feel confused about my religious/spiritual beliefs.

11. I feel worried that the devil or evil spirits caused my problems.

12. I feel under attack by the devil or evil spirits.

13. I question whether life really matters.

14. I feel a lack of deeper meaning in my life.