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 85
... orientation and ritualism was reanalysed by Gorsuch ( 1984 ) who found " a general Christianity second order factor subdividing into theism ( to which doctrines belong ) and Church orientation factors " . He added that , " those first ...
... orientation and ritualism was reanalysed by Gorsuch ( 1984 ) who found " a general Christianity second order factor subdividing into theism ( to which doctrines belong ) and Church orientation factors " . He added that , " those first ...
Page 149
... orientation to the law , through a rigid personality . Since our usual measures focus on the consensual aspects of religion , with responses biassed towards agreement with them , it is likely that the extrinsic orientation will be the ...
... orientation to the law , through a rigid personality . Since our usual measures focus on the consensual aspects of religion , with responses biassed towards agreement with them , it is likely that the extrinsic orientation will be the ...
Page 214
... orientation among those " continually raising ultimate whys " ( Batson , 1976 , p . 32 ) . Batson's quest orientation might reflect uncertainty , agnosticism , or an unwillingness to allow oneself to become committed and bound to a ...
... orientation among those " continually raising ultimate whys " ( Batson , 1976 , p . 32 ) . Batson's quest orientation might reflect uncertainty , agnosticism , or an unwillingness to allow oneself to become committed and bound to a ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Beyond the classics | 11 |
Identifying the religious variable | 37 |
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