Strenghts

Strenghts

1. Quantity:

   • Religion is based on the experience of its founders;
   • Powerful force in history
   • David Hay's research suggests it is widespread

2. Effects:

   • Powerful and positive effects
   • Change lives of individuals and communities in a way that is difficult to explain
     • You cannot explain without reference to an outside agency such as God

3. Similarities

   • Considerable similarities between descriptions of religious experiences
     • These would not be present if these experiences were completley ficitonal