Toward a Positive Psychology of Religion : Belief Science in the Postmodern Era

Psychologist and ethicist Robert Rocco Cottone takes readers on a religious journey, infusing postmodern philosophy, positive psychology, and ethics into a comprehensive vision of religion in the future. Defining postmodern religion in a positive, engaging, and educational way, he answers questions like "What is the nature of belief?" "Is there a universal god?" "When does life begin?" and "Is there an afterlife?" This book may profoundly change your understanding of religion and affect your practice of religion in a significant way. His method is entertaining, compelling, and sometimes perturbing, as he addresses both ancient and postmodern religion in a way that is personal and scholarly. He also provides a postmodern religious framework that is inclusive, affirming, positive, and drawn from the power of the human spirit.