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Some general observations on religion and violence

Terrorism and Political Violence, 1991
(1991). Some general observations on religion and violence. Terrorism and Political Violence: Vol. 3, Violence and the Sacred in the Modern World, pp. 118-140.
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A General Attribution Theory for the Psychology of Religion

Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, 1985
A formal theory demonstrating the applicability of attribution concepts and research findings to the psychology of religion is developed and discussed. First, an overview of attribution theory is presented, wherein it is argued that three basic needs or desires of people - viz., for a sense of meaning, for control over outcomes, and for self-esteem ...
Bernard Spilka, Phillip R. Shaver, Lee A. Kirkpatrick   +2 more
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UNIVERSALS, GENERAL TERMS AND THE COMPARATIVE STUDY OF RELIGION

Numen, 2001
AbstractA comparative study of religion rests on comparison and generalization. Both require that the object of study, the subject matters of various religions have something in common - certain properties that warrant their juxtaposition in analyses. If they had nothing in common, "the study" of religion would not make any sense. But it seemingly does,
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Generation Z and Religion in Times of Crisis

2017
Even though religion is an important factor because of its influence on people’s attitudes and behaviors, limited research exists on the subject, especially in times of economic crisis. This paper empirically examines for the first time the relationship that generation Z—the youngest adult generation—has with religion and the church.
Aikaterini Stavrianea, Irene Kamenidou
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Generations in Tension: Intergenerational Differences and Continuities in Religion and Religion-Related Behavior

Review of Religious Research, 1976
Although one of Durkheim's early interests was in the intergenerational transmission of values and moral beliefs, this has been simultaneously a neglected area of research and an issue concerning which there are numerous contradictory assertions. The two-year study of 5,000 Lutherans by Strommen et al.
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Benjamin Franklin: Champion of Generic Religion

The Historian, 2000
(2000). Benjamin Franklin: Champion of Generic Religion. The Historian: Vol. 62, No. 4, pp. 723-730.
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Japanese Religion: A General View

2017
Reprinted with permission of The Macmillan Company from Tokugawa Religion: The Values of Pre-Industrial Japan by Robert N. Bellah. © by The Free Press, a Corporation, 1957. Robert N. Bellah was born in 1927 at Altus, Oklahoma; was educated in the public schools of Los Angeles, California; received his B.A. and Ph.D.
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Bewährung: Historische Generation und Religion

2015
Das gegen Ende des letzten Kapitels beschriebene Konzept der Ablosungskrise der Adoleszenz soll hier noch einmal aufgegriffen und im Hinblick auf die Frage nach der Bewahrung (des eigenen Lebens) diskutiert werden; dazu wird es auch notig, es in den zuvor bereits angesprochenen Kontext von Generation und den der Religion zu stellen.
Detlef Garz, Uwe Raven
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Religion for a Dislocated Generation

Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, 1982
Wade Clark Roof, Barbara Hargrove
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A General Introduction to Tibetan Culture and Religion

Chinese Sociology & Anthropology, 2002
The Tibetans, as one of largest ethnic minority groups of China, are well known in the world because of their unique natural environment and distinctive culture and religion.
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