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 78
... separate religious groups with eight a priori scales , and consistently found two religious factors . The first was defined by scales of fundamentalism and theism , the other by Church orientation and ritualism . Using a similar ...
... separate religious groups with eight a priori scales , and consistently found two religious factors . The first was defined by scales of fundamentalism and theism , the other by Church orientation and ritualism . Using a similar ...
Page 80
... separate analyses , and identified God concepts in terms of a stern father , the omni - concept of God , the impersonal God , the kindly father and the supreme ruler . In an extension of that study , he had Spilka's adjectives and 28 of ...
... separate analyses , and identified God concepts in terms of a stern father , the omni - concept of God , the impersonal God , the kindly father and the supreme ruler . In an extension of that study , he had Spilka's adjectives and 28 of ...
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... separate the effects of personal history , psychological dynamics , immediate situational and traditional influences on a decision to change , and the social or intellectual advantages of belonging . The majority holds its religious ...
... separate the effects of personal history , psychological dynamics , immediate situational and traditional influences on a decision to change , and the social or intellectual advantages of belonging . The majority holds its religious ...
Contents
Introduction 12356789 | 1 |
Beyond the classics | 11 |
Identifying the religious variable | 37 |
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