The purpose of this review paper is to present a case for more proximal and emic
approaches to the study of religious meaning-making in suffering. Meaning-making is an …

Recent work points to the heterogeneous nature of science skepticism. However, most
research on science skepticism has been conducted in the United States. The current work …

This chapter reviews work on the shared psychological functions of science and religion. In
doing so, we focus on three of these functions that are of particular importance to human …

This work examines worldview predictors of attitudes toward nanotechnology, human gene
editing (HGE), and artificial intelligence. By simultaneously assessing the relative predictive …

This article reports an investigation of the existential function of belief in progress,
specifically faith in social and moral advancement. We argue that for belief in progress to …

This book on death rites and situational beliefs in the Netherlands offers valuable insight into
the ways in which the recently bereaved make sense of a death. It shows how people seek …

Crematoria, 19À20, 31, 38, 58À59, 76À77, 78, 99À100, 123À125, 151, 171 architecture,
160À162 auditoriums, 168À170 governance, 156À157 legislation, 26À27, 164 logistics …

The bafflement, suffering and moral paradox that often surround death fuel the human
search for meaning. Whereas traditionally religions provided meaning in the face of death …

Suicidal behavior is condemned by religions and tradition, and suicide attempts are
criminalized by law in several African countries, including Ghana and Uganda. Suicide and …

Decreasing religious authority and increasing medical interventions at the end-of-life
emphasize the importance of the interpretation and timing of death. Therefore, the three …