Religion & Sex: Studies in the Pathology of Religious Development

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In Religion & Sex: Studies in the Pathology of Religious Development, Chapman Cohen delivers a rigorous intellectual examination of the psychological and social forces that shape religious belief. Rather than a simple critique, Cohen analyzes the developmental processes through which religious institutions and individual practitioners construct meaning, often revealing how the boundaries between faith and pathology become blurred in the pursuit of certainty.\n\nFor students of sociology, psychology, and religious studies, this work offers a sophisticated framework for understanding why religious movements take the forms they do. Cohen traces the evolution of religious institutions and the individual's internal negotiation with dogma, making this a foundational text for anyone interested in the sociology of religion. The EPUB format makes it an accessible and portable addition to your digital library.