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 93
... noted when he said that people use their God ” ( Homans , 1970 , p . 117 ) . Stratton ( 1911 ) had , however , noted differences between religions that involve prob- lem solving rather than information processing . That contrast links ...
... noted when he said that people use their God ” ( Homans , 1970 , p . 117 ) . Stratton ( 1911 ) had , however , noted differences between religions that involve prob- lem solving rather than information processing . That contrast links ...
Page 145
... noted , " What every- body fears with any new religious group is a repetition of the James Jones horror in Guyana . Religion is always dangerous : that is why Anglicanism is probably a ' good thing " ( and , we can add , why we must ...
... noted , " What every- body fears with any new religious group is a repetition of the James Jones horror in Guyana . Religion is always dangerous : that is why Anglicanism is probably a ' good thing " ( and , we can add , why we must ...
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... noted between extrinsic and intrinsic perspectives and prejudice . Such relationships have been found for obedience in a Milgram paradigm ( Bock and Warren , 1972 ) , happiness , mental and physical health ( Shaver et al . , 1980 ) and ...
... noted between extrinsic and intrinsic perspectives and prejudice . Such relationships have been found for obedience in a Milgram paradigm ( Bock and Warren , 1972 ) , happiness , mental and physical health ( Shaver et al . , 1980 ) and ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Beyond the classics | 11 |
Identifying the religious variable | 37 |
Copyright | |
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