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 26
... concluded that the Church of England was nominally supported " by at least half and prob- ably nearer two - thirds of the adult population " ( 1970 , pp . 117-118 ) . That it can be asserted that church attendance is declining in the ...
... concluded that the Church of England was nominally supported " by at least half and prob- ably nearer two - thirds of the adult population " ( 1970 , pp . 117-118 ) . That it can be asserted that church attendance is declining in the ...
Page 139
... concluded that the few differences they found between the generations were due to the differing interests or ... conclude that , " Apart from the complications introduced by belief in hell , this group of studies provides very strong ...
... concluded that the few differences they found between the generations were due to the differing interests or ... conclude that , " Apart from the complications introduced by belief in hell , this group of studies provides very strong ...
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... concluded that , while this concept had become central to the psychol- ogy of religion , it points to a paradox . Religion can explain at least some of its own characteristics within its own categories , but they can also be accounted ...
... concluded that , while this concept had become central to the psychol- ogy of religion , it points to a paradox . Religion can explain at least some of its own characteristics within its own categories , but they can also be accounted ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Beyond the classics | 11 |
Identifying the religious variable | 37 |
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