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... conversion , and it will be helpful at this point to examine some of these approaches in detail . Psychological Perspectives on Conversion Experiences like Sita's , which William James calls " sudden conversions , " are chronicled ...
... conversion , and it will be helpful at this point to examine some of these approaches in detail . Psychological Perspectives on Conversion Experiences like Sita's , which William James calls " sudden conversions , " are chronicled ...
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... conversions . David Bromley and Anson Shupe are two sociologists who have written several books on the Moonies and the general topic of cult conversions.52 They adopt the role theory model of conversion as they attempt to combat ...
... conversions . David Bromley and Anson Shupe are two sociologists who have written several books on the Moonies and the general topic of cult conversions.52 They adopt the role theory model of conversion as they attempt to combat ...
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... conversion decision to enter the temple was quite different in character from the conversion process that had led to her maturing faith . Though a psychological crisis may have helped to precipitate her joining ISKCON , Sita's study of ...
... conversion decision to enter the temple was quite different in character from the conversion process that had led to her maturing faith . Though a psychological crisis may have helped to precipitate her joining ISKCON , Sita's study of ...
Contents
Preface | 9 |
Godmen and Gurus | 25 |
The Transmission of Charisma | 43 |
Copyright | |
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