Is religion to blame for deadly conflicts? Should religious behaviour be credited more often
for acts of charity and altruism? In what ways are religious and 'spiritual'ideas, practices and …

This original book makes a timely and potentially controversial contribution both to the
teaching of social policy and the wider debates surrounding it in Britain today. It offers a …

Aktuelle gesellschaftliche Dynamiken führen zu vielfältigen Veränderungen in den
Lebensbedingungen und Wertorientierungen in Österreich. Neben kontinuierlichen …

According to the uncertainty hypothesis, religion declines as the quality of life improves.
Replicating an earlier study with religious disbelief as the DV, it was predicted that religiosity …

This paper has three aims. The first aim is to measure religiosity across all European
countries through an index that combines beliefs, practices, and attitudes. The second aim is …

Akile Ahmet is a postdoctoral research fellow in the College of Health and Life Sciences at
Brunel University, London, UK. She works alongside Professor Christina Victor on the …

Twelve-step groups (TSGs) are a valuable recovery resource for substance-dependent
individuals. However, some aspects of these fellowships are controversial and may limit …

Spiritually based communities (SBCs) provide a range of economic and social benefits to
society. Declining memberships prompt a need for greater understanding and insight into …

1 Religious Change around the World Tom W. Smith NORC/University of Chicago August, 2009
GSS Cross-National Report No. 30 This r Page 1 1 Religious Change around the World Tom …

All too often religion is largely ignored as a driver of identity formation in the European
context, whereas in reality Christian Churches are central players in European identity …