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Adieu to God examines atheism from a psychological perspective and reveals how religious phenomena and beliefs are psychological rather than supernatural in origin.* Answers the psychological question of why, in the face of overwhelming scientific evidence to the contrary, do religions continue to prosper?* Looks at atheism and religion using a fair and balanced approach based on the latest work in psychology, sociology, anthropology, psychiatry and medicine* Acknowledges the many psychological benefits of religion while still questioning the validity of its supernatural belief systems and providing atheist alternatives to a fulfilling life

Adieu to God: Why Psychology Leads to Atheism

Preface ix1. A Short History of Religion 12. The Psychology of Religion--The Varieties of Normal Experience 333. The Psychology of Religion--The Varieties of Abnormal Experience 614. Social Structures and Religion 895. Religion, Power, and Control 1136. Religion and Health 1417. How to Be a Healthy Atheist 167References 181Author Index 191Subject Index 195