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Name: How We Believe
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Author: Michael Shermer

In *How We Believe*, psychologist and author Michael Shermer tackles the enduring question of faith in the modern age. Drawing on recent polls that show 96% of Americans affirm belief in God, Shermer examines why, despite advances in science, technology, and secular education, religious belief remains strong. The book provides fresh insights into how humans locate meaning and trust in a higher power, even when faced with scientific skepticism, and explores the cultural and psychological forces that sustain faith within the United States in the 20th century.

First publish date: 1999

Genre: Religion & Spirituality/Christianity

Authors: Michael Shermer

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