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Author:

Barrett, Justin L., 1971-

Title:

Born believers : the science of children's religious belief / Justin L. Barrett.

Publisher:

Free Press,

Copyright Date:

c2012

Description:

x, 302 p. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Faith--Psychology.
God.
Child psychology.
Children--Religious life.
Psychology, Religious.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Secret agents everywhere -- Children in search of a purpose -- Identifying the Maker -- The mind of God -- The nature of God -- Natural religion -- It's OK to be childish -- So stupid they'll believe anything? -- Is atheism unnatural? -- Should you introduce children to God? -- Encouraging children's religious development.

Summary:

A provocative report on the universal nature of divine beliefs. Explains how the roots of religious perception begin in infancy and evolve into complex beliefs that share instinctive commonalities.

ISBN:

1439196540
9781439196540

LCCN:

2011039581

Locations:

GFPE771 -- Altoona Public Library (Altoona)

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

OIAX792 -- Grinnell College (Grinnell)

OZAX845 -- Northwestern College - DeWitt Library (Orange City)

DPPE403 -- Kendall Young Library (Webster City)