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 138
... faith Lutherans accept is conservative and historical , with an emphasis on " doctrines of eternal life , providence and sanctification " , and an experienced " sense of faith , devotion and practice of piety " . They are not ...
... faith Lutherans accept is conservative and historical , with an emphasis on " doctrines of eternal life , providence and sanctification " , and an experienced " sense of faith , devotion and practice of piety " . They are not ...
Page 153
... faith in the actions they advocate as those who would avoid the Faith , and they stress on orientation to the world rather than to " the Church ” . An Australian study ( Blaikie , 1983 ) , suggests that clergy who stress their role in ...
... faith in the actions they advocate as those who would avoid the Faith , and they stress on orientation to the world rather than to " the Church ” . An Australian study ( Blaikie , 1983 ) , suggests that clergy who stress their role in ...
Page 201
... faith in God " , 19 per cent had less faith and two per cent had not changed . Testimonies about ecstatic experiences are highly nuanced and forcefully articulated claims to a divine causality , that is supported by implicit beliefs ...
... faith in God " , 19 per cent had less faith and two per cent had not changed . Testimonies about ecstatic experiences are highly nuanced and forcefully articulated claims to a divine causality , that is supported by implicit beliefs ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Beyond the classics | 11 |
Identifying the religious variable | 37 |
Copyright | |
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