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 88
... doctrines they are offered and can accept , would modify or reject . Thouless , who defined personal religion as “ a ... doctrinal statements of beliefs , or on non- doctrinal but widely recognized beliefs . It may be , however , that ...
... doctrines they are offered and can accept , would modify or reject . Thouless , who defined personal religion as “ a ... doctrinal statements of beliefs , or on non- doctrinal but widely recognized beliefs . It may be , however , that ...
Page 176
... doctrines are not simply believed or disbelieved . They also repre- sent the " objects " or issues that social groups and religious parties rally around . Although doctrines of election and the real presence are good exam- ples of the ...
... doctrines are not simply believed or disbelieved . They also repre- sent the " objects " or issues that social groups and religious parties rally around . Although doctrines of election and the real presence are good exam- ples of the ...
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Laurence Binet Brown. theological doctrines he accepted , with their stress on pride and sensuality . The beliefs Augustine developed are , however , too easily understood as solutions to his conflicts . Religious doctrines do not have ...
Laurence Binet Brown. theological doctrines he accepted , with their stress on pride and sensuality . The beliefs Augustine developed are , however , too easily understood as solutions to his conflicts . Religious doctrines do not have ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Beyond the classics | 11 |
Identifying the religious variable | 37 |
Copyright | |
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