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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... cent in 1936 , to 8 per cent in 1956 , and 14 per cent in 1976 , the last year for which figures are available . As well as that , in 1976 3.2 per cent returned " no religion " ( 1.2 per cent in 1966 ) , 1 per cent returned " atheist ...
... cent in 1936 , to 8 per cent in 1956 , and 14 per cent in 1976 , the last year for which figures are available . As well as that , in 1976 3.2 per cent returned " no religion " ( 1.2 per cent in 1966 ) , 1 per cent returned " atheist ...
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... cent gave no reply , 0.81 per cent gave " no religion " and 0.31 per cent were " indefinite " ( Census Bulletin , 1966 , Number 8.1 , p . 16 ) . While the number who claimed no religious affiliation rose by 2.5 per cent between 1976 and ...
... cent gave no reply , 0.81 per cent gave " no religion " and 0.31 per cent were " indefinite " ( Census Bulletin , 1966 , Number 8.1 , p . 16 ) . While the number who claimed no religious affiliation rose by 2.5 per cent between 1976 and ...
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... cent in Australia said " yes " to it . By 1969 this percentage had dropped to 87 per cent and in 1983 to 79 per cent . There was a similar drop in the United Kingdom from 84 per cent to 77 per cent to 70 per cent : in France , it went from ...
... cent in Australia said " yes " to it . By 1969 this percentage had dropped to 87 per cent and in 1983 to 79 per cent . There was a similar drop in the United Kingdom from 84 per cent to 77 per cent to 70 per cent : in France , it went from ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Beyond the classics | 11 |
Identifying the religious variable | 37 |
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