The natural environment's impact upon religious ethics: a cross-cultural study

Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion • Vol/Iss. 35 • Published In • Pages: 85-96 •
By Snarey, John

Abstract

This article examines the relationship between water scarcity and morally concerned high gods. Analysis supported this association. Implications of this cross-cultural finding are discussed.

Samples

Sample Used Coded Data Comment
Standard Cross Cultural Sample (SCCS)Researchers Owncoded from HRAF

Hypotheses (1)

HypothesisSupported
Water scarcity will be associated with conceptions of a high god supportive of human morality (88).Supported
Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: Kate Cummings  Amelia Piazza