Belief systems vary in the range of objects they cover

Evidence

Whole belief systems may also be compared in a rough way with respect to the range of objects that are referents for the ideas and attitudes in the system. Some belief systems, while they may be internally quite complex and may involve large numbers of cognitive elements, are rather narrow in range: Belief systems concerning “proper” baptism rituals or the effects of changes in weather on health may serve as cases in point. Such other belief systems as, for example, one that links control of the means of production with the social functions of religion and a doctrine of aesthetics all in one more or less neat package have extreme ranges. — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 1854

Categorization

• DEFINE: Introduces range as a second dimension for comparing belief systems.