The psychology of religion

Author's name: Vasilis Saroglou Publisher: Al-Mahrousa for Research and Publishing Year of publication: 2023 Literary classification: Philosophy and Thought Brief about the book: Does religion have a positive effect on feeling good? What drives some to fundamentalism? Do religious beliefs make us more ethical? "Psychology of Religion" explores those often contradictory ideas, those that revolve in people's minds around religion, religious faith, spirituality, fundamentalism, and atheism. The book examines whether we choose to be religious or if it depends on factors such as genetics, environment, personality, perception, and conscience. It also analyzes the effects of religion on virtue, health, and social behavior, and questions whether religion will remain in our modern societies.