Material security, life history, and moralistic religions: A cross-cultural examination

Volume: 13, Issue: 3, Pages: e0193856 - e0193856
Published: Mar 7, 2018
Abstract
Researchers have recently proposed that “moralistic” religions—those with moral doctrines, moralistic supernatural punishment, and lower emphasis on ritual—emerged as an effect of greater wealth and material security. One interpretation appeals to life history theory, predicting that individuals with “slow life history” strategies will be more attracted to moralistic traditions as a means to judge those with “fast life history” strategies. As we...
Paper Details
Title
Material security, life history, and moralistic religions: A cross-cultural examination
Published Date
Mar 7, 2018
Journal
Volume
13
Issue
3
Pages
e0193856 - e0193856
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