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 30
... confidence they draw ( Thouless , 1935 ) . More caution is expressed about unusual facts than about traditional religious beliefs , as Table 4 shows . The linguistic cline " I think " , " I believe " , " I know ” emphasizes that ...
... confidence they draw ( Thouless , 1935 ) . More caution is expressed about unusual facts than about traditional religious beliefs , as Table 4 shows . The linguistic cline " I think " , " I believe " , " I know ” emphasizes that ...
Page 118
... confidence or trust in authority must be set against the better mental , physical and social adjustment , greater confidence in crisis , clearer identity , and the social stability that derives from sharing religious beliefs and ...
... confidence or trust in authority must be set against the better mental , physical and social adjustment , greater confidence in crisis , clearer identity , and the social stability that derives from sharing religious beliefs and ...
Page 212
... confident about their religious beliefs , and therefore either accept or reject the generic religionism that is built into Western cultures . Such confidence is independent of an intrinsic commitment that defies immoral authorities yet ...
... confident about their religious beliefs , and therefore either accept or reject the generic religionism that is built into Western cultures . Such confidence is independent of an intrinsic commitment that defies immoral authorities yet ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Beyond the classics | 11 |
Identifying the religious variable | 37 |
Copyright | |
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