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 20
... recognize that a wide range of behaviour , belief and feelings have been recognized as " religious " , and whether particular manifestations are judged irreligious , sacrilegious or extreme in other ways depends on implicit criteria ...
... recognize that a wide range of behaviour , belief and feelings have been recognized as " religious " , and whether particular manifestations are judged irreligious , sacrilegious or extreme in other ways depends on implicit criteria ...
Page 94
... recognize the separate yet coordinated contri- butions of persons , society and theology . Each of those levels mandates and explains some aspects of the belief and practices prescribed by a religion . Taking any of these components ...
... recognize the separate yet coordinated contri- butions of persons , society and theology . Each of those levels mandates and explains some aspects of the belief and practices prescribed by a religion . Taking any of these components ...
Page 117
... recognize that religious beliefs are received and used , when they have been assimilated or rejected by individ- uals ( Spiro and D'Andrade , 1958 ) . A good analogy to that process is found in the difference between competence and ...
... recognize that religious beliefs are received and used , when they have been assimilated or rejected by individ- uals ( Spiro and D'Andrade , 1958 ) . A good analogy to that process is found in the difference between competence and ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Beyond the classics | 11 |
Identifying the religious variable | 37 |
Copyright | |
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