Abstract
This commentary describes a multidimensional approach that underlies much recent empirical research on religion and spirituality (RS) and health. Each faith tradition possesses its own particularities, and common facets shared with other traditions as a coherent resemblance. Taxonomies of RS dimensions vary from being coarse grained to fine grained. The most useful taxonomy depends upon the particular research question. Fine-grained measures may more easily document particularistic facets. However, fine-grained measures can obscure common facets, which are sometimes usefully assessed by moderate- or coarse-grained measures. Full understanding requires the scientific study of both common and particularistic facets. In light of these conceptions, seven RS scales critiqued by Glicksman are analyzed for problematic themes that may obscure particularistic facets.
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