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 29
... things hoped for , the evidence of things not seen " . Belief in a modern sense involves assent to a proposition , statement ( even when it implies a certain knowledge ) , or fact , and is established on the basis of authority or ...
... things hoped for , the evidence of things not seen " . Belief in a modern sense involves assent to a proposition , statement ( even when it implies a certain knowledge ) , or fact , and is established on the basis of authority or ...
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... things are observed ( Wiles , 1976 , p . 71 ) . The ambiguity is found classically in the view that " man " has fashioned God in his own image to satisfy his desire for omnipotence . This , like the contrary belief , is empiri- cally ...
... things are observed ( Wiles , 1976 , p . 71 ) . The ambiguity is found classically in the view that " man " has fashioned God in his own image to satisfy his desire for omnipotence . This , like the contrary belief , is empiri- cally ...
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... things , I nearly always seem to be dreaming " . Mystical experience gives an immediate awareness as the answer to faith . Most people know well how and when to distance themselves from the " realities " of demons or angels , although ...
... things , I nearly always seem to be dreaming " . Mystical experience gives an immediate awareness as the answer to faith . Most people know well how and when to distance themselves from the " realities " of demons or angels , although ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Beyond the classics | 11 |
Identifying the religious variable | 37 |
Copyright | |
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