Deconstructing delusions: A qualitative study examining the relationship between religious beliefs and religious delusions

Delusions have been conceptualized as forming in response to experience, yet the relationship between religious belief, and beliefs regarded as delusional, has received little research attention. This is despite the high prevalence of delusions featuring religious content. Semi-structured interviews...

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Authors: Drinnan, Ange (Author) ; Lavender, Tony (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2006
In: Mental health, religion & culture
Year: 2006, Volume: 9, Issue: 4, Pages: 317-331
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