Why Gods Persist: A Scientific Approach to Religion

"Why Gods Persist" takes a look at possible social-scientific explanations for why religions persist. Robert A. Hinde shows us how religions involve structural beliefs, narratives, rituals, moral codes, religious experience and social aspects. Offering a major study from the perspectives of both the social and biological sciences on the role of religion in human society, this book draws examples from a wide range of religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism and Hinduism.