A march to a better world?: religiosity and the existential function of belief in social-moral progress

This article reports an investigation of the existential function of belief in progress, specifically faith in social and moral advancement. We argue that for belief in progress to provide a sense of purpose and significance in our world, it must concern humanity and society and not merely the techn...

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Authors: Rutjens, Bastiaan T. (Author) ; Harreveld, Frenk van (Author) ; Pligt, J. van der 1951-2015 (Author) ; Elk, Michiel van 1980- (Author) ; Pyszczynski, Thomas A. 1954- (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group [2016]
In: The international journal for the psychology of religion
Year: 2016, Volume: 26, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-18
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Religiosity / Faith on progress / Social ethics / Existential psychology
RelBib Classification:AE Psychology of religion
AG Religious life; material religion
NCC Social ethics
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