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Born Believers: The Science of Children's Religious Belief,Used
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From a noted developmental psychologist and anthropologist at Oxford University, this fascinating theory about the value of religious faith finds that we are all predisposed to believe in God from birth.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 wont 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 traitsa god that is a powerful creator, knowing, immortal, and goodexplains noted developmental psychologist and anthropologist Justin L. Barrett in this enlightening and provocative book. In short, we are all born believers.Belief begins in the brain. Under the sway of powerful internal and external influences, children understand their environments by imagining at least one creative and intelligent agent, a grand creator and controller that brings order and purpose to the world. Further, these beliefs in unseen super beings help organize childrens intuitions about morality and surprising life events, making life meaningful. Summarizing scientific experiments conducted with children across the globe, Professor Barrett illustrates the ways human beings have come to develop complex belief systems about Gods omniscience, the afterlife, and the immortality of deities. He shows how the science of childhood religiosity reveals, across humanity, a natural religion, the organization of those beliefs that humans gravitate to organically, and how it underlies all of the worlds major religions, uniting them under one common source.For believers and nonbelievers alike, Barrett offers a compelling argument for the human instinct for religion, as he guides all parents in how to effectively encourage children in developing a healthy constellation of beliefs about the world around them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main premise of 'Born Believers: The Science of Children's Religious Belief'? A: The book presents the theory that humans are naturally predisposed to believe in God from birth, exploring how children's developing brains grapple with concepts of a divine power.
- Q: Who is the author of the book and what are his credentials? A: The author is Justin L. Barrett, a noted developmental psychologist and anthropologist at Oxford University, known for his research in childhood religiosity.
- Q: What topics does the book cover regarding childhood belief systems? A: It discusses how children across cultures develop beliefs about God, morality, and the afterlife, and how these beliefs are shaped by internal and external influences.
- Q: What is the significance of the term 'natural religion' in the book? A: Barrett describes 'natural religion' as the organic development of belief systems in humans, which underlies all major world religions and reflects a common source of spirituality.
- Q: How does the book approach the topic of morality in relation to children's beliefs? A: The book illustrates how beliefs in unseen super beings help organize children's intuitions about morality and provide meaning to life events.
- Q: What kind of evidence does Barrett use to support his claims? A: The book summarizes scientific experiments conducted with children worldwide, providing empirical evidence for the development of belief systems.
- Q: Is the book suitable for both believers and nonbelievers? A: Yes, Barrett's arguments are designed to engage both believers and nonbelievers, offering insights into the human instinct for religion.
- Q: What is the format and page count of the book? A: The book is a hardcover edition with a total of 320 pages.
- Q: When was 'Born Believers' published? A: The book was published on March 20, 2012.
- Q: What can parents learn from this book? A: The book provides guidance for parents on how to encourage children in developing a healthy constellation of beliefs about the world.