The Problem of Consistency in Thai Religion

It is argued that mutually inconsistent religious beliefs do not necessarily produce cognitive conflict in their adherents. Examples gathered from research undertaken in Thailand are presented showing that there are various ways people use to cope with a logical contradiction between one master reli...

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Published in:Journal for the scientific study of religion
Main Author: Piker, Steven 1937- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell [1972]
In: Journal for the scientific study of religion
Further subjects:B Theravada
B Traditions
B Monks
B Amulets
B Southeast Asian culture
B Cognition
B Anthropology of religion
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