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          ·February 24, 2021·4 min read

          Atheists and Believers Both Have Moral Compasses, but With Key Differences

          Atheists are more likely to believe the morality of an action is based on its consequences, while theists are more inclined to endorse moral values that promote group cohesion. Both believers and non-believers share moral values related to protecting vulnerable individuals and liberty versus oppression, a new study concludes.
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          ·January 30, 2021·5 min read

          Are the Brains of Atheists Different to Those of Religious People?

          Study reviews differences in cognitive processes between atheists and those who believe in a deity.
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          ·August 29, 2020·4 min read

          Atheists Are More Likely to Sleep Better

          Atheists and agnostics are less likely to experience sleep problems than those who have religious faith. 73% of atheists and agnostics report getting more than seven hours of nightly sleep, compared to 63% of Catholics and 55% of baptists. Atheists also report experiencing fewer difficulties in falling asleep.
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          ·January 11, 2020·4 min read

          The meaning of life – a psychologist’s view

          Study investigates suffering-induced transformational experiences to help reveal what the meaning of life could actually be.
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          ·December 26, 2019·4 min read

          Why some people distrust atheists

          25% of the population in the US identify as non-religious, with 3% actively identifying as atheist. Researchers investigate why many people distrust those who identify as being atheist.
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          ·July 18, 2019·3 min read

          How people engage with science can promote unbelief or beliefs about God(s)

          Study suggests those who feel in awe of scientific discoveries are more likely to believe in a god, while those who are more inclined to logical thinking were less likely to believe in a deity.
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          ·May 10, 2018·4 min read

          Rising Religious ‘None’ Rates Linked to Conservative Christian Politics

          A new study reveals an association with the growing number of people who claim no religion and the rise of conservative Christian politics in the USA. Fueling the decline in religious affiliation is opposition by the Christian right to LGBT issues.
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          ·January 29, 2018·3 min read

          Are Religious People Really, On Average, Less Smart than Atheists?

          A new study addresses whether religiousity is associated with lower intelligence. Researchers report religious people appear to be predisposed to rely more heavily on intuition when it comes to decision making, over reasoning. They conclude cognitive training could allow religious minded people to maintain their believes without over relying on intuition when making decisions.
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          ·July 26, 2017·5 min read

          Studies Help Understand Why Some People Are So Sure They’re Right

          Higher levels of critical thinking is associated with lower levels of dogmatism in both the religious and non-religious. Those who are most dogmatic are less likely to be able to look at issues from the perspective of others, a new study reports.
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          ·May 16, 2017·3 min read

          Atheism More Common Than Assumed, But It’s Complicated

          New research suggests atheists may represent between 20-35 percent of the US population. Findings challenge prevailing theories that atheism is rare in the population.
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          ·March 24, 2017·4 min read

          Who is Least Afraid of Death?

          A new study reveals atheists and those who hold very religious beliefs are least afraid of dying.
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