Citation

Chanteloup RE. Sociol. Relig. 1970; 31(1): 23-35.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1970, Association for the Sociology of Religion)

DOI

10.2307/3709949

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article compares two groups of Catholic males: (1) Hawks--those favoring the use of nuclear weapons, and (2) Doves--those finding use of such weapons morally unjustifiable.Employing factor analysis and related techniques, the groups were compared on a battery of 42 variables. An eight-factor profile was developed for each group. The goal was to focus maximum attention on the differences between Hawks and Doves.It is suggested that three of the dimensions were of primary importance in determining selection of the Dove position: (1) satisfaction with reality; (2) strong parental religious influence--especially maternal; and (3) a positive and active religious commitment and identification. On the other hand, becoming a Hawk was attributed to: (1) sociocultural dissatisfaction; (2) socioreligious rejection; and (3) adherence to an ideological substitute for religion--political conservatism.