Purpose

The main purpose of the Rejection of Christianity Scale is to evaluate the reasons and the extent to which individuals reject Christianity. This includes understanding attitudes toward various aspects of Christian theology, morality, and ecclesiastical practice. Through this evaluation, researchers can better understand the factors that contribute to the rejection of Christianity and study its relationship with social, cultural, and psychological factors.

Analysis

The analysis of the Rejection of Christianity Scale involves the use of questionnaires that examine different dimensions of rejection, such as:
Theological disagreements: Perceptions regarding key Christian doctrines, such as the existence of God, the Trinity, salvation, and miracles.
Moral objections: Criticism of the moral and social principles associated with Christianity.
Personal experiences: Negative experiences that may have influenced an individual’s perception of Christianity.
The data collected can be used to analyze the trends and patterns of rejecting Christianity, as well as to identify the social and psychological factors associated with these attitudes.

Calibration

Calibration is usually done using a Likert scale, where participants rate the degree of their agreement or disagreement with statements concerning the rejection of Christianity. The responses are categorized and converted into numerical values that are used to calculate rejection indices. Calibration can reveal the level and dimensions of rejection, allowing for comparative analysis between different demographic and cultural groups.

References

Altemeyer, B., & Hunsberger, B. (1997). Atheists: A Groundbreaking Study of America’s Nonbelievers. Free Inquiry.
Zuckerman, P. (2008). Society without God: What the Least Religious Nations Can Tell Us About Contentment. New York University Press.
Caldwell-Harris, C. L. (2012). Understanding atheism/non-belief as a part of the human experience. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality.