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DeSteno, David.
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Psychology, Religious.
Psychology and religion.
Faith.
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DeSteno, David.
Psychology, Religious.
Psychology and religion.
Faith.
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How
God
works
: the
science
behind
the
benefits
of
religion
/ David DeSteno.
by
DeSteno, David.
Simon & Schuster, 2021.
Call #:
200.19 D476h
Subjects
Psychology, Religious.
Psychology and
religion
.
Faith.
ISBN:
9781982142315 (hc.)
Alternate title:
Science
behind
the
benefits
of
religion
Edition:
1st Simon & Schuster hardcover ed.
Description:
ix, 246 p. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-232) and index.
Summary:
"Drawing on a wealth of new evidence, pioneering research psychologist David DeSteno shows why religious practices and rituals are so beneficial to those who follow them -- and to anyone, regardless of their faith (or lack thereof). Scientists are beginning to discover what believers have known for a long time: the rewards that a religious life can provide. For millennia, people have turned to priests, rabbis, imams, shamans, and others to help them deal with issues of grief and loss, birth and death, morality and meaning. In this absorbing work, DeSteno reveals
how
numerous religious practices from around the world improve emotional and physical well-being. With empathy and rigor, DeSteno chronicles religious rites and traditions from cradle to grave. He explains
how
the Japanese rituals surrounding childbirth help strengthen parental bonds with children. He describes
how
the Apache Sunrise Ceremony makes teenage girls better able to face the rigors of womanhood. He shows
how
Buddhist meditation reduces hostility and increases compassion. He demonstrates
how
the Jewish practice of sitting shiva comforts the bereaved. And much more. DeSteno details
how
belief itself enhances physical and mental health. But you don’t need to be religious to benefit from the trove of wisdom that
religion
has to offer. Many items in religion’s 'toolbox' can help the body and mind whether or not one believes. '
How
God
Works
' offers advice on
how
to incorporate many of these practices to help all of us live more meaningful, successful, and satisfying lives."--From publisher.
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