Listed in Today's Books, Book Registeras a !!!Must Read\" title. This book is really a manual that every therapist should have, if he or she does not already have the knowledge and insight contained within its pages. ...Infinitely enjoyable\"-PsycCRITIQUESReligious upbringing influences people in ways that are difficult or impossible to describe; this book provides a \"window on their world.\"The Psychologies of Religionexamines the thinking, personality, and development processes as well as specific clinical concerns of clients who are members of particular religious groups. Each contributing author brings dual expertise to their chapters, expertise about a particular religion and psychological sophistication; a look from the inside out. In addition, the book covers possible future religious development as spiritualism beings to replace institutional religion and as religious choice replaces religious constraint. All therapists who want to understand how religious people really think will find this book helpful. | The Psychologies in Religion by E. Thomas Dowd, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters