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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... example , has also forced greater respect and tolerance for other religions . The " Minority group support service ... example , Muslim Society ( Gellner , 1981 ) , and a limited number of cross - cultural replications of essentially ...
... example , has also forced greater respect and tolerance for other religions . The " Minority group support service ... example , Muslim Society ( Gellner , 1981 ) , and a limited number of cross - cultural replications of essentially ...
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... example , used the reported differences between men and women to test psychological theories about the role of guilt , projection , socialization and social influence in religion ( pp . 71-79 ) . The reports of Charles Y. Glock's survey ...
... example , used the reported differences between men and women to test psychological theories about the role of guilt , projection , socialization and social influence in religion ( pp . 71-79 ) . The reports of Charles Y. Glock's survey ...
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... example , Unitarians were compared with Trinitarians ) , age ( the older being more religious ) , political conservatism ( the religious people being more conserva- tive ) , and sex ( with females expected to be more religious ) ...
... example , Unitarians were compared with Trinitarians ) , age ( the older being more religious ) , political conservatism ( the religious people being more conserva- tive ) , and sex ( with females expected to be more religious ) ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Beyond the classics | 11 |
Identifying the religious variable | 37 |
Copyright | |
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