Conservatives and Highly Religious Folks Are More Likely to Endorse Rape Myths
Recent research sheds light on why so many supporters are making excuses for Roy Moore.
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Religiosity
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Religious People Tend to Be More Compassionate
New research finds reason and empathy are separate but compatible.
An Atheist for President? God, No
New research finds Republicans and Democrats both link morality with religiosity in political candidates.
Link Between Religiosity, Good Health Debunked
New research finds it only holds true in regions where high levels of piety are the norm.
Give Me That Old-Time Religion
From ISIS to the Christian right, three new books explore the modern urge to go back to an original, uncorrupted version of faith.
Millennials Are Less Religious—and Less Spiritual Too
New research suggests the emerging generation of American adults is far more secular than its predecessors.
Atheists Are as Emotionally Healthy as Believers
New research questions the link between religiosity and mental health.
No, the Internet Is Not Killing Religion in America
The decline in religiosity in the U.S. is accompanied by a rise in Internet access. But the factors determining faith are far more complicated than a Wi-Fi connection.
Atheism Linked to Economic Innovation, Productivity
Two economists find an association between the percentage of non-believers in a state and the most productive sort of entrepreneurial activity.
Who Is More Likely to Lie for Financial Gain?
New research from Canada points to certain personal characteristics associated with a greater likelihood of lying, such as being a business major.