Diversity and homogeneity in world societies
HRAF Press • New Haven, CT • Published In • Pages: 190 •
By Bourguignon, Erika, Greenbaum, Lenora
Hypothesis
Belief in a high god will vary according to world region (48).
Note
The majority of societies in Africa, the Circum-Mediterranean, and South America believe in a High God, while 50% or less of societies in the Insular Pacific, East Eurasia, and North America do. Belief in a high god is not connected with morality except in the Circum-Mediterranean, in which 88% of societies believe in a high god who is also concerned with the moral affairs of humans.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison of percentages | Support claimed | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Belief In High Gods | Dependent | Spirits And Gods |
| Belief In Moralizing Gods | Dependent | Spirits And Gods |
| World Region | Independent | Identification, Location |