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30. Justin Barrett | Why Theology Needs Psychology

Language of God

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The Cognitive Science of Religion

This chapter examines the cognitive science behind religious expressions across cultures, focusing on the psychological mechanisms that create resonant beliefs in divinity and afterlife. It argues for a complementary understanding between faith and psychology, asserting that cognitive insights enhance rather than diminish the significance of religious experiences.

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