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·June 13, 2018·4 min read

The Impact Religion Has on Sleep Quality

A new study reveals a link between religious attendance and better sleep quality. Researchers say religiosity could decrease some psychological distress, substance abuse and stress exposure, all of which are associated with sleep outcomes.

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·June 11, 2018·3 min read

Psychologists Asked Americans “What Does God Look Like?”

According to researchers, people perceptions on God depends upon their political stances and own demographic characteristics. Psychologist say liberal Christians tend to imaging God as looking more feminine and younger than conservatives, who see God as more Caucasian and powerful.

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·June 3, 2018·3 min read

Older Men with Higher Levels of Sex Hormones Could Be Less Religious

Men with higher levels of testosterone and DHEA in blood and saliva samples had weaker religious ties than those with lower levels of the same sex hormones, a new study reports.

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·May 29, 2018·4 min read

Infant Mortality Rates Higher in Areas with More Christian Fundamentalists

Researchers report in areas with greater numbers of Christian fundamentalists, infant mortality rates are higher than in areas with more mainstream Christians. The study reveals external factors such as lack of social support, birth defects, poverty and lack of insurance, in addition to religious conviction, are the main reasons for the increased mortality rates.

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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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·May 8, 2018·4 min read

“Treatments” As Torture: Gay Conversion Therapy’s Deep Roots in Australia

Despite the legalization of same sex marriage in Australia, some people are calling for returning to the debate about "gay conversion therapy". A new paper looks at the history of 'treatments' aimed at 'curing' people of their sexual orientation.

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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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·December 2, 2017·4 min read

How the God You Worship Influences the Ghosts You See

A new study looks at the psychological impact of religious teachings on death and reports the types of 'spiritual encounters' believers have differ, depending on their faith.

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·November 8, 2017·4 min read

Religious Belief Not Linked to Intuition or Rational Thinking

Researcher report religious beliefs are likely to be rooted in culture and spurred on by nurture, rather than primitive gut intuition.

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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.