Life after Death: Data and Reflections on the Last Information Gap: A Research Note

被引:3
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作者
Bibby, Reginald W. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Lethbridge, Dept Sociol, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
关键词
Canada; Britain; interaction with the deceased; life after death; religion; survey; US; BELIEF; AFTERLIFE; RELIGION;
D O I
10.1177/0008429816655574
中图分类号
B9 [宗教];
学科分类号
010107 ;
摘要
This paper examines beliefs and experiential claims concerning life after death provided by some 5,000 people in Canada, the United States, and Britain in the spring of 2014. The surveys show that large numbers of people continue to believe life continues after death. Beyond belief, many maintain that individuals who have died are following what is taking place in their lives and continuing to be in contact. Such claims raise important questions as to why these beliefs and claims are so pervasive, and the appropriate responses of academics.
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页码:130 / 141
页数:12
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