The Psychology of Religious BeliefThis book is concerned with empirical studies of religious belief, and the contexts within which they are to be understood. It also examines classical views of religion, its structures and parameters, the readiness for religion, and the reasons for accepting religious beliefs. While some knowledge of psychology is assumed, the book is designed to be more generally intelligible to the average reader. |
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Page 189
... prayer from age 12 to 17. With direct questions about the use of prayer in defined situations , an age trend away from belief in the efficacy of prayer was found , although there was no such trend in the beliefs about its ...
... prayer from age 12 to 17. With direct questions about the use of prayer in defined situations , an age trend away from belief in the efficacy of prayer was found , although there was no such trend in the beliefs about its ...
Page 199
... prayer " to an abstract conception that regarded prayer as an internal activity derived from personal conviction and belief . " Only at the third stage did prayer emerge as a true communi- cation between the child and what he considered ...
... prayer " to an abstract conception that regarded prayer as an internal activity derived from personal conviction and belief . " Only at the third stage did prayer emerge as a true communi- cation between the child and what he considered ...
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... prayer , in which the subjects were asked to imagine frustrating situations and describe their reac- tions to it and their tendency to prayer . Prayer was said to be used when human or material help fails , as in drowning , a fatal ...
... prayer , in which the subjects were asked to imagine frustrating situations and describe their reac- tions to it and their tendency to prayer . Prayer was said to be used when human or material help fails , as in drowning , a fatal ...
Contents
Introduction 12356789 | 1 |
Beyond the classics | 11 |
Identifying the religious variable | 37 |
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