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 86
... soul , purity and charity , which are also aligned with ideal female traits . Allport ( 1960 ) found the attributes of a mature personality in engagement , compassion , emotional security , functional intelligence , self - insight and ...
... soul , purity and charity , which are also aligned with ideal female traits . Allport ( 1960 ) found the attributes of a mature personality in engagement , compassion , emotional security , functional intelligence , self - insight and ...
Page 183
... soul is not only religious by nature but naturally Christian . One consequence of that belief was the holy wars against the infidels , with their contemporary parallels in the Middle East and in Northern Ireland . The term " unbelief ...
... soul is not only religious by nature but naturally Christian . One consequence of that belief was the holy wars against the infidels , with their contemporary parallels in the Middle East and in Northern Ireland . The term " unbelief ...
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... souls " is " a laborious discovery ” . Godin and Marthe ( 1964 ) argued for a counterpoint between magical and sacramental mentalities in that thinking , which is not limited to children . Animistic and sacramental thinking are almost ...
... souls " is " a laborious discovery ” . Godin and Marthe ( 1964 ) argued for a counterpoint between magical and sacramental mentalities in that thinking , which is not limited to children . Animistic and sacramental thinking are almost ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Beyond the classics | 11 |
Identifying the religious variable | 37 |
Copyright | |
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