The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Gun Ownership

This question on how religious beliefs shape attitudes about guns has received little attention in the literature. We use the religious concept of supernatural evil, or beliefs about Satan, Hell, Armageddon, and demons, to provide context for ideas about gun ownership and the development of attitude...

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Published in:Journal for the scientific study of religion
Authors: Vegter, Abigail (Author) ; Kelley, Margaret (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell [2020]
In: Journal for the scientific study of religion
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B USA / Protestantism / Ethics / Evil / Firearm / Possessions
RelBib Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
KBQ North America
ZB Sociology
ZC Politics in general
Further subjects:B Gun violence
B Heaven
B Christian duty
B Devil
B DILIGENCE
B Firearms
B protect
B Satan
B Defend
B Armageddon
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