A psychological perspective on the source and function of religion

Van der Merwe, Karen

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dc.contributor.author	Van der Merwe, Karen
dc.date.accessioned	2015-09-14T10:10:31Z
dc.date.available	2015-09-14T10:10:31Z
dc.date.issued	2010-11
dc.description.abstract	This article explored psychological perspectives on the following: the reasons for humans’ religiousness, the influence of religion on people’s perspective on life and the importance of understanding the impact of religion on the lives of people. Theories, including psychoanalytical and evolutionary answers regarding the origin of human’s penchant to be religious were discussed. Subsequently, the focus was on the dominant influence of religious notions in people’s worldview, providing meaning and powerfully influencing their cognitions, emotions and behaviour. Finally, the importance of nurturing spiritual (faith) development was discussed.	en_ZA
dc.description.librarian	hb2015	en_ZA
dc.description.uri	http://www.hts.org.za	en_ZA
dc.identifier.citation	Van der Merwe, K.,2010, ‘A psychological perspective on the source and function of religion’, HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 66(1), Art. #331, 8 pages. DOI:10.4102/hts.v66i1.331	en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn	0259-9422 (print)
dc.identifier.issn	2072-8050 (online)
dc.identifier.other	10.4102/hts.v66i1.331
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/2263/49838
dc.language.iso	en	en_ZA
dc.publisher	OpenJournals Publishing	en_ZA
dc.rights	© 2010. The Authors. Licensee: OpenJournals Publishing. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.	en_ZA
dc.subject	Theories of religion	en_ZA
dc.subject	Worldview	en_ZA
dc.subject	Meaning	en_ZA
dc.subject	Spiritual (faith) development	en_ZA
dc.subject	Religious education	en_ZA
dc.title	A psychological perspective on the source and function of religion	en_ZA
dc.type	Article	en_ZA