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 76
... denominations . Further- more bishops , priests and deacons each have their own functions while sharing other functions ... denominational affiliation ranked second , and socio - economic status ranked third ... [ while ] ... on the ...
... denominations . Further- more bishops , priests and deacons each have their own functions while sharing other functions ... denominational affiliation ranked second , and socio - economic status ranked third ... [ while ] ... on the ...
Page 131
... denominational identifier , whether in the census , on admission to hospital or in conversation , even if they question the legitimacy of that query . Those answers provide the pro- files of denominational membership which change with ...
... denominational identifier , whether in the census , on admission to hospital or in conversation , even if they question the legitimacy of that query . Those answers provide the pro- files of denominational membership which change with ...
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... Denominational differences Denominational groups differ sociologically and also in their history . So Davidson ( 1972a , b ) links Baptists with a more vertical or supernatural perspective than the Methodist Church which is , he says ...
... Denominational differences Denominational groups differ sociologically and also in their history . So Davidson ( 1972a , b ) links Baptists with a more vertical or supernatural perspective than the Methodist Church which is , he says ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Beyond the classics | 11 |
Identifying the religious variable | 37 |
Copyright | |
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