What Psychology Says About Religion

Author : David DeSteno
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-06
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781982142322

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How God Works by David DeSteno Pdf

Drawing on a wealth of new evidence, pioneering research psychologist David DeSteno shows why religious practices and rituals are so beneficial to those who follow them—and to anyone, regardless of their faith (or lack thereof). Scientists are beginning to discover what believers have known for a long time: the rewards that a religious life can provide. For millennia, people have turned to priests, rabbis, imams, shamans, and others to help them deal with issues of grief and loss, birth and death, morality and meaning. In this absorbing work, DeSteno reveals how numerous religious practices from around the world improve emotional and physical well-being. With empathy and rigor, DeSteno chronicles religious rites and traditions from cradle to grave. He explains how the Japanese rituals surrounding childbirth help strengthen parental bonds with children. He describes how the Apache Sunrise Ceremony makes teenage girls better able to face the rigors of womanhood. He shows how Buddhist meditation reduces hostility and increases compassion. He demonstrates how the Jewish practice of sitting shiva comforts the bereaved. And much more. DeSteno details how belief itself enhances physical and mental health. But you don’t need to be religious to benefit from the trove of wisdom that religion has to offer. Many items in religion’s “toolbox” can help the body and mind whether or not one believes. How God Works offers advice on how to incorporate many of these practices to help all of us live more meaningful, successful, and satisfying lives.

Author : Thomas G. Plante Ph.D.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-15
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780313382574

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Contemplative Practices in Action by Thomas G. Plante Ph.D. Pdf

This groundbreaking primer illuminates contemplative methods that can improve mental and physical health. Contemplative practices, from meditation to Zen, are growing in popularity as methods to inspire physical and mental health. Contemplative Practices in Action: Spirituality, Meditation, and Health offers readers an introduction to these practices and the ways they can be used in the service of well being, wisdom, healing, and stress reduction. Bringing together various traditions from the East and West, this thought-provoking work summarizes the history of each practice, highlights classic and emerging research proving its power, and details how each practice is performed. Expert authors offer step-by-step approaches to practice methods including the 8-Point Program of Passage Meditation, Centering Prayer, mindful stress management, mantram meditation, energizing meditation, yoga, and Zen. Beneficial practices from Christian, Buddhist, Jewish, Hindu, and Islamic religions are also featured. Vignettes illustrate each of the practices, while the contributors explain how and why they are effective in facing challenges as varied as the loss of a partner or child, job loss, chronic pain or disease, or psychological disorders.

Author : Joseph F. Byrnes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : UVA:X000821136

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The Psychology of Religion by Joseph F. Byrnes Pdf

Author : Raymond F. Paloutzian
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-10
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781462527564

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Invitation to the Psychology of Religion by Raymond F. Paloutzian Pdf

The leading undergraduate psychology of religion text, this engaging book synthesizes cutting-edge theories and findings into an accessible account enlivened by personal reflections and contemporary examples. Raymond F. Paloutzian offers an authoritative overview of theoretical and empirical foundations; experiential, developmental, personality, and sociocultural dimensions of religion and spirituality; and clinical implications. Students are also given food for thought about bigger questions--how religion influences their own lives; what beliefs or values they hold most dear; and how to live in a multicultural, multireligious world. Each chapter opens with a brief topic outline and concludes with "Take-Home Messages" and suggestions for further reading. New to This Edition: *Reflects many years of scientific and theoretical advances. *Chapters on psychological theories, personality, and physical health. *New organizing concepts: religious meaning systems and the multilevel interdisciplinary paradigm. *Additional pedagogical features, including end-of-chapter "Take-Home Messages" and engaging topic boxes. *Descriptions of cutting-edge research methods. *Increased attention to multicultural issues.

Author : Walter Kania
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2006-07-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1425924174

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Healthy Religion by Walter Kania Pdf

Dr. Jacob Bronowski, in his book and PBS documentary series entitled "The Ascent of Man" spoke of unhealthy religion when he stood before the ashes of his relatives at the Auschwitz crematorium. He said, "This is how men behave when they believe they have absolute knowledge." People seek simple answers and absolute knowledge, but anyone or any religion that claims absolute knowledge or absolute and infallible religious sources and tells people what to think, is a clear carrier and manifestation of unhealthy religion. Is "Healthy Religion" an oxymoron or is it achievable in one's life? This research-based document provides you with the means for identifying what is healthy and what is unhealthy in religion. You may be surprised to discover that what you believe and the manner in which you practice your religion may be more a function of your personality than of your religion in the way in which your personality attaches itself and expresses itself in your religion. Literal, dogmatic religious postures of fundamental and evangelical groups are manifestations of close-minded authoritarianism. They also reflect militant, and extremist dictates for one to follow. The manipulation and mind-control methods of fear, guilt, and shame, used with people to secure membership and provide group consensus in belief, violate the very essence of religion and the basic foundations of what is "Healthy Religion". Certain attributes of healthy personality produce healthy religion, and healthy religion promotes healthy personality. You will uncover the ingredients and characteristics of both in this book! Visit his website: walterkaniaphd.com

Author : Walter Houston Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Experience (Religion)
ISBN : UVA:X000677259

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The Psychology of Religion by Walter Houston Clark Pdf

Author : Andrew Reid Fuller
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0822630362

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Psychology and Religion by Andrew Reid Fuller Pdf

Can psychology explain religious behavior? This book explores the thinking of eight pioneers of religious psychology, including Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung. Fuller presents the theories of these seminal figures in a clear, straightforward way, and also examines the limits of psychological explanations of religion. He concludes the book by exploring the contributions to religion by some prominent recent figures in psychology such as Ana-Maria Rizzuto, Paul W. Pruyser, and Bernard Spilka. Praise for the latest edition of Psychology and Religion: "Professor Fuller has made a valuable contribution to students of psychology and religion. He has brought together in a single volume eight of the most important thinkers in their field. By presenting the views of these seminal figures in a cogent, straightforward manner and with scholarly faithfulness to their ideas, Fuller has eased the task of exploring an extremely challenging area. He is to be commended for his impressive effort." -Steven M. Rosen, The College of Staten Island

Author : James H. Leuba
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : EAN:8596547233824

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The Psychological Origin and the Nature of Religion by James H. Leuba Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Psychological Origin and the Nature of Religion" by James H. Leuba. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : Jacob A. v. van Belzen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-03
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9789048134915

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Towards Cultural Psychology of Religion by Jacob A. v. van Belzen Pdf

The aims pursued in this book are quite modest. The text is not an introduction in the traditional sense to any psychological subdiscipline or field of application, nor does it present anything essentially new. Rather, it shows ‘work in progress’, as it attempts to contribute to an integration of two differently structured, but already existing fields within psychology. In order to explain this, it is probably best to say a few words about how the book came into being and about what it hopes to achieve. As a project, the volume owes very much to others. While lecturing in places ranging from South Africa to Canada and from California through European co- tries to Korea, colleagues have often urged me to come up with a volume on ‘c- tural psychology of religion’. For reasons that should become clear in the text, I feel uncomfortable with such a demand. To my understanding, there exists no single cultural psychology of religion. Rather, there are ever expanding numbers of div- gent types of psychologies, some of which are applied to understanding religious aspects of human lives or to researching specific religious phenomena, while others are not. Within this heterogeneous field that is, correctly or not, still designated as ‘psychology’, there are also many approaches that are sometimes referred to as ‘cultural psychology’ or as ‘culturally sensitive psychologies’. It would be wor- while applying many of these to research on religious phenomena, but at present not too many are in fact so applied.

Author : Robert H. Thouless
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1972-01-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0521081491

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An Introduction to the Psychology of Religion by Robert H. Thouless Pdf

The third edition of this successful book, which applies the science of psychology to problems of religion. Dr Thouless explores such questions as: why do people believe? Why are their beliefs often held with irrational strength? How are changes in belief systems related to mental health? What are reasonable attitudes towards alternative belief systems? This edition includes samples of the experimental and statistical studies of religious problems, including the author's own study of the strength of religious beliefs. This edition also pays more attention to the problems of non-Christian religious systems, with special consideration given to the problems of mutual toleration. Finally Dr Thouless considers whether it is reasonable for modern man to adhere to any religious belief system. This is an excellent textbook for students of the social sciences, particularly psychology and theology, and will also interest the general reader who has an intellectual curiosity about religion.

Author : Wayne Edward Oates
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Psychology, Religious
ISBN : UIUC:30112047328015

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What Psychology Says about Religion by Wayne Edward Oates Pdf

Author : Paul W. Pruyser
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Religion
ISBN : UVA:X000455279

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A Dynamic Psychology of Religion by Paul W. Pruyser Pdf

Author : Michael Argyle
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2005-10-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781134658817

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Psychology and Religion by Michael Argyle Pdf

First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Frederick Walborn
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-03
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780124079434

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Religion in Personality Theory by Frederick Walborn Pdf

Religion in Personality Theory makes clear the link between theory and research and personality and religion. Presently, most personality texts have a limited discussion of religion and reference few theorists other than Freud and Maslow in relation to the subject. This book reviews the theory and the empirical literature on the writings of 14 theorists. Every chapter concludes with a summation of the current research on the theorist’s proposals. Reviews: "Frederick Walborn has written an excellent text that explores the degree to which classical personality theorists were personally influenced by and focused upon religion in developing their personality theories. Each theorist is presented in sufficient detail so that their personal views of religion are seen to influence the theories they developed. In addition, the current status of the empirical evidence in the psychology of religion is explored in the context of the theorist and theory to which the data is most relevant. Current and up to date, this text is appropriate for either a course in Personality or as an introduction to the Psychology of Religion. The author's own comprehensive theory of religion and spirituality creatively integrates the positive contributions of the classical personality theorist to the contemporary psychology of religion." -Ralph W. Hood Jr., Professor of Psychology, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga "In this interesting and accessible book, Frederick Walborn thoughtfully probes the place of religion and spirituality in the writings of a broad range of classical psychological thinkers and offers an insightful critique of current empirical research on the complex relation of religion and spirituality to individual well-being." -Michele Dillon, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire Identifies what major personality theorists say about religion Investigates whether evidence supports or refutes predictions made by different theories Concludes with a comprehensive integrative theory on religion and spirituality

Author : Pascal Boyer
Publisher : Random House
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781407020877

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Religion Explained by Pascal Boyer Pdf

Why are there religious beliefs in all cultures? Do they have features in common and why does religion persist in the face of science? Pascal Boyer shows how experimental findings in cognitive science, evolutionary biology and cultural anthropology are now providing precise answers to these general questions, and providing, for the first time, real answers to the question: Why do we believe?