"God Is Like a Drug...": Explaining Interaction Ritual Chains in American Megachurches

Megachurches have been criticized as superficial sources of entertainment that do not produce significant feelings of belonging, moral responsibility, or spirituality. This article challenges popular criticisms of megachurches and, drawing on interaction ritual theory, proposes that megachurches are...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Sociological forum (Randolph, N.J.) N.J.), 2014-09, Vol.29 (3), p.650-672
Hauptverfasser:	Wellman Jr, James K., Corcoran, Katie E., Stockly-Meyerdirk, Kate
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animal behavior Churches Effervescence emotion Emotional expression interaction rituals Megachurches membership Pastors religion Religious rituals Singing Social interaction spirituality Worship services
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