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Free Download Adieu to God: Why Psychology Leads to Atheism By Mick Power(auth.)
2012 | 204 Pages | ISBN: 0470669934 | PDF | 2 MB
Adieu to God examines atheism from a psychological perspective and reveals how religious phenomena and beliefs are psychological rather than supernatural in origin. Answers the psychological question of why, in the face of overwhelming scientific evidence to the contrary, do religions continue to prosper? Looks at atheism and religion using a fair and balanced approach based on the latest work in psychology, sociology, anthropology, psychiatry and medicine Acknowledges the many psychological benefits of religion while still questioning the validity of its supernatural belief systems and providing atheist alternatives to a fulfilling life Content: Chapter 1 A Short History of Religion (pages 1-31): Chapter 2 The Psychology of Religion-The Varieties of Normal Experience (pages 33-60): Chapter 3 The Psychology of Religion-The Varieties of Abnormal Experience (pages 61-87): Chapter 4 Social Structures and Religion (pages 89-112): Chapter 5 Religion, Power, and Control (pages 113-139): Chapter 6 Religion and Health (pages 141-165): Chapter 7 How to Be a Healthy Atheist (pages 167-179):