Bad Religion: The Psychology of Religious Misbehavior - Softcover

Bad Religion suggests that there are two classifications of religious people in the world: those that better the world through their faith, and those that cause harm and suffering through their religious misinterpretations. Bad Religion focuses on the latter group of individuals who practice "bad religion," by engaging in religious misconduct. Drawing from psychological research, Bad Religion examines the roots of religious indiscretion, traces the stages of development, examines the nature of people and personalities prone to religious misconduct, and suggests ways for them to maturely seek answers to the questions: "Who am I ," and "What do I stand for "

Michael L. Klassen is Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Northern Iowa. He received his Ph.D. from Kansas State University and is the author of numerous journal articles and books.