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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... nature of belief Any examination of the meaning of " belief ” inevitably turns us to religion itself : the Oxford Dictionary traces " belief " from trust or confidence in a person , as " fides ” , although " faith " has superseded ...
... nature of belief Any examination of the meaning of " belief ” inevitably turns us to religion itself : the Oxford Dictionary traces " belief " from trust or confidence in a person , as " fides ” , although " faith " has superseded ...
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... natural law . There is neither a personal creator nor an infinite intelligent Being . Nature is wholly indifferent to man . Natural law may be spoken of as " spiritual force , " but this in no way adds to or changes its character . 6 ...
... natural law . There is neither a personal creator nor an infinite intelligent Being . Nature is wholly indifferent to man . Natural law may be spoken of as " spiritual force , " but this in no way adds to or changes its character . 6 ...
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... nature of such inter- pretations , which Long et al . aligned with a " parallel between the develop- ment of prayer in the child and in Western civilization " . Writing of prayer , Godin and Van Roey ( 1959 ) said that " what children ...
... nature of such inter- pretations , which Long et al . aligned with a " parallel between the develop- ment of prayer in the child and in Western civilization " . Writing of prayer , Godin and Van Roey ( 1959 ) said that " what children ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Beyond the classics | 11 |
Identifying the religious variable | 37 |
Copyright | |
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