People are not drawn to religion just because of a fear of death or any other single reason, according to a new comprehensive, psychological theory of religion

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There are actually 16 basic human psychological needs that motivate people to seek meaning through religion, said Steven Reiss, author of the new theory and professor of psychology and psychiatry at Ohio State University.

These basic human needs – which include honor, idealism, curiosity and acceptance – can explain why certain people are attracted to religion, why God images express psychologically opposite qualities, and the relationship between personality and religious experiences.

People Attracted to Religion for 16 Reasons

Richard Evans Lee
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