Alpha God
The Psychology of Religious Violence and Oppression
Hector A. Garcia
An insightful book using evolutionary psychology to explain how religion has been shaped by our past and how it can lead to violence and oppression. The author examines religious scriptures, rituals, and canon law to demonstrate how our evolutionary legacy has influenced the development of religion. The alpha male concept seen in primate society is reflected in the image of God as the dominant male in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The book highlights the impact of male-dominated social hierarchies on religion and how it can lead to discrimination and violence.
Publish Date
2015-03-10T00:00:00.000Z
2015-03-10T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.24
ISBN
9781633880207
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2019-08-08T17:39:23.000Z
@wraithburn @aaron_clarey @Blacklabellogic Hector is very much a part of the femosphere, but the research is fantastic in this book: – source