The Stark-Bainbridge Theory of Religion: A Critical Analysis and Counter Proposals

This paper analyses the Stark-Bainbridge theory of religion to show that it contains substantial internal difficulties and unwarranted assumptions. We show that it is not compatible with a closer evaluation of the evidence deployed in its defence, and that an alternative theory accounts for much of...

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Authors: Wallis, Roy (Author) ; Bruce, Steve (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 1984
In: Sociological analysis
Year: 1984, Volume: 45, Issue: 1, Pages: 11-27
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