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 123
... institutional alignments ( cf. Berelson , 1966 ) . It is usually assumed with religion that , unlike fertility ... institution or tradition . These assumptions allow crude distinctions between believers , non - believers and disbelievers ...
... institutional alignments ( cf. Berelson , 1966 ) . It is usually assumed with religion that , unlike fertility ... institution or tradition . These assumptions allow crude distinctions between believers , non - believers and disbelievers ...
Page 127
... institutional religion . Those changes , which may be deliberate or personally motivated , also involve broadly social attitudes and the contexts within which religious institutions operate . As Roof and Hadaway conclude , " People ...
... institutional religion . Those changes , which may be deliberate or personally motivated , also involve broadly social attitudes and the contexts within which religious institutions operate . As Roof and Hadaway conclude , " People ...
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... institutional or doctrinal formulations and the control they exercise . For that reason religious institutions were identified by Pratt as a " secondary system " . Individuals who accept or reject those systems identify religion as ...
... institutional or doctrinal formulations and the control they exercise . For that reason religious institutions were identified by Pratt as a " secondary system " . Individuals who accept or reject those systems identify religion as ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Beyond the classics | 11 |
Identifying the religious variable | 37 |
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