Abstract
The Big Gods model focuses on belief in an authoritarian God as a psychological mechanism that inhibits antisocial behavior and facilitates the formation of tight cohesive groups. Recent empirical evidence suggests however that belief in a benevolent God is more likely to inspire helping and inclusivity. Both kinds of beliefs are necessary to explain the development of large-scale societies.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | e16 |
Journal | Behavioral and Brain Sciences |
Volume | 39 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2016 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
- Physiology
- Language and Linguistics
- Linguistics and Language