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Loved by God
This study examines how childhood factors influence adult beliefs about Divine Love and Divine Punishment using data from 200,000 individuals across 22 countries. Researchers hypothesize that early experiences and family circumstances significantly impact religious beliefs, with effects varying by country. Findings aim to extend understanding beyond Western contexts and provide insights into the developmental origins of beliefs about divine nature.
Researchers
Kathryn A. Johnson A. Johnson
Arizona State University, Psychology
Jeff Levin
Baylor University, Epidemiology / Medical Humanities
Richard Cowden
Harvard University, Psychology
South Africa
Brendan Case
Harvard University, Theology
Robert Woodberry
Baylor University, Sociology
Matthew T. Lee
Baylor University/ Harvard University , Sociology
Byron R. Johnson
Baylor University, Institute for Studies of Religion/Sociology
Tyler VanderWeele
Harvard University, Epidemiology / Biostatistics
Jordan W. Moon
Brunel University of London
The Question:
How do different aspects of a child’s upbringing predict Belief in Divine Love and Belief in Divine Punishment in adulthood?