Born Believers: The Science of Children's Religious Belief

by Justin L Barrett

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Infants have a lot to make sense of in the world: Why does the sun shine and night fall; why do some objects move in response to words, while others won't budge; who is it that looks over them and cares for them? How the developing brain grapples with these and other questions leads children, across cultures, to naturally develop a belief in a divine power of remarkably consistent traits--a god that is a powerful creator, knowing, immortal, and good-explains noted developmental psychologist and anthropologist Justin L. Barrett in this enlightening and provocative book. In short, we are all...Read more
  • ISBN10 1439196575
  • ISBN13 9781439196571
  • Publish Date 20 March 2012
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Atria Books
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 320
  • Language English