Garth Kroeker
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Saturday, February 28, 2026
The Psychology of Religion, Chapter 30: Conclusion
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In conclusion, religious beliefs—and organized group religion in particular—have been part of human civilization for thousands of years. Cul...
The Psychology of Religion, Chapter 28: Religion and Common Knowledge
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Imagine a crowded church service at the moment the congregation rises. Each person hears the same words, sees the same gestures, and sees ev...
The Psychology of Religion, Chapter 27: Consciousness
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There are many unanswered questions about how the universe works. Part of the wonder of science is appreciating that for every advance in u...
The Psychology of Religion, Chapter 26: religiosity & narcissism
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The combination of religion with narcissistic style is not hard to find, but the issue is more specific than religiosity alone. Some forms o...
The Psychology of Religion, Chapter 25: Speaking in Tongues
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Some religions feature unusual behaviours that are accepted as manifestations of divinity. One example is glossolalia (“speaking in tongues”...
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