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Christopher P. Scheitle - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Religious People Do Not Like Scientists
Oxford Scholarship Online, 2017Co-Authors: Elaine Howard Ecklund, Christopher P. ScheitleAbstract:In addition to myths regarding the relationship between science and religion, there exists many stereotypes regarding scientists. Public perception is that Religious People do not like scientists. This chapter addresses how Religious People come to their views of scientists as well as how Religious People define scientist as an occupation. The reality revealed by this chapter is that some Religious believers think scientists view themselves as God-like or worship science as a god. The reality is that some Religious believers, particularly evangelicals, suspect that scientists hate them (or at least their religion). This belief in turn leads Religious People to be wary of scientists, although not necessarily to dislike them. Some Religious People are also concerned that scientists are not morally reflective and have replaced religion with science.
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Religious People Do Not Like Science
Oxford Scholarship Online, 2017Co-Authors: Elaine Howard Ecklund, Christopher P. ScheitleAbstract:This chapter explores the assumption held by many nonReligious individuals that “Religious People do not like science.” Contrary to this simple stereotype, the chapter shows how Religious Americans’ views on science are complex. Regarding the relationship between science and religion, most Americans do not perceive the two as being in conflict. The chapter provides examples of the myriad ways that Religious People support and find awe in science. In particular, the authors found that many Religious People are interested in discoveries involving medicine. Overall, Religious People are typically less interested in basic science because it is not clearly connected to the values and goals of their Religious traditions.
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Religious People Are Against Scientific Technology
Oxford Scholarship Online, 2017Co-Authors: Elaine Howard Ecklund, Christopher P. ScheitleAbstract:There is a myth that Religious People do not like technology, whether it is the Internet, social media, or medical technologies. In fact, Religious People’s concerns with many technologies mirror those of nonReligious People. As for social media, for instance, Religious People fear what these technologies can do to relationships. And yet Religious People support these technologies for the ways they can grow, strengthen, and connect communities of faith. While Religious People are not unique in their concerns about many technologies, there are a few that concern Religious People, in particular: reproductive genetic technologies (RGTs), in vitro fertilization (IVF), and human embryonic stem-cell (hESC) research. Biomedical technologies, specifically those related to “human enhancement,” tend to intersect directly with faith and can cause tension with Religious groups. In other words, People of faith have theological concerns about these technologies because they seem to have implications for who God is and who human beings are and what it means to have a good life.
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Religious People Are All Young-Earth Creationists
Oxford Scholarship Online, 2017Co-Authors: Elaine Howard Ecklund, Christopher P. ScheitleAbstract:Typically the origin of the earth is thought of as a two-sided issue: you either believe in evolution or creationism. However, this chapter illuminates the nuance and variety in People’s beliefs regarding the earth’s origin. For example, the authors introduce the idea of evolution with a divine first cause, which some Religious People ascribe to. In addition some Religious People see God as having an ongoing involvement in evolution. There is further variety in belief with regard to macroevolution vs. microevolution. It is a myth to think that all Religious People believe or think in the same way about these issues.
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Religious People Are Not Scientists
Oxford Scholarship Online, 2017Co-Authors: Elaine Howard Ecklund, Christopher P. ScheitleAbstract:It is often assumed that working in science precludes being Religious. This assumption is reinforced by vocal atheist scientists. This chapter provides narratives from Religious People who are scientists, dispelling the myth that Religious People cannot be and are not scientists. This chapter notes that Religious scientists exist, particularly outside of elite universities; these rank-and-file scientists demonstrate that the irreligiosity of university scientists might have more to do with working in universities than working in science. The chapter also demonstrates how some scientists find a glimpse of faith and the divine in their scientific work. Religious scientists at times feel tension, as if they are stuck between two worlds, however they are also in the unique position to serve as bridge builders.
Adam B Cohen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Religious People are trusted because they are viewed as slow life history strategists
Psychological Science, 2018Co-Authors: Jordan W Moon, Jaimie Arona Krems, Adam B CohenAbstract:Religious People are more trusted than nonReligious People. Although most theorists attribute these perceptions to the beliefs of Religious targets, Religious individuals also differ in behavioral ways that might cue trust. We examined whether perceivers might trust Religious targets more because they heuristically associate religion with slow life-history strategies. In three experiments, we found that Religious targets are viewed as slow life-history strategists and that these findings are not the result of a universally positive halo effect; that the effect of target religion on trust is significantly mediated by the target’s life-history traits (i.e., perceived reproductive strategy); and that when perceivers have direct information about a target’s reproductive strategy, their ratings of trust are driven primarily by his or her reproductive strategy, rather than religion. These effects operate over and above targets’ belief in moralizing gods and offer a novel theoretical perspective on religion and ...
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Motivational and neural systems of religion
Religion Brain & Behavior, 2011Co-Authors: Kathryn A. Johnson, B. Hunter Ball, Gene A. Brewer, Adam B CohenAbstract:Inzlicht, Tullett, and Good (IT&G) have provided a new and valuable insight into the neuroscience of religion, demonstrating that Religious People show less activity in the anterior cingulate corte...
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The accessibility of Religious beliefs
Journal of Research in Personality, 2008Co-Authors: Adam B Cohen, Azim Shariff, Peter C. HillAbstract:We used reaction time techniques to study individual differences in accessibility of beliefs about the reality of Religious targets. Moderately Religious People were slower than Religious or irReligious People. Religious People were faster than non-Religious People. Reaction times to classify Religious stimuli are stable over 8 days. We also found that Religious People with accessible beliefs have the highest well-being, and that Religious beliefs correspond to greater levels of Religious behavior when the reality of Religious stimuli is accessible. These results further our understanding on natural individual differences in attitude accessibility and add to our understanding of Religious beliefs, including their impact.
Ester Zychlinski - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The likelihood of seeking help from social workers in Israel: Effect of gender, religiosity and prior experience of receiving professional help from social workers:
International Social Work, 2017Co-Authors: Maya Kagan, Ester ZychlinskiAbstract:This study was conducted in Israel. It shows that women, Religious People and those with prior experience of receiving professional help from social workers have a higher likelihood of seeking help...
Elaine Howard Ecklund - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Religious People Do Not Like Scientists
Oxford Scholarship Online, 2017Co-Authors: Elaine Howard Ecklund, Christopher P. ScheitleAbstract:In addition to myths regarding the relationship between science and religion, there exists many stereotypes regarding scientists. Public perception is that Religious People do not like scientists. This chapter addresses how Religious People come to their views of scientists as well as how Religious People define scientist as an occupation. The reality revealed by this chapter is that some Religious believers think scientists view themselves as God-like or worship science as a god. The reality is that some Religious believers, particularly evangelicals, suspect that scientists hate them (or at least their religion). This belief in turn leads Religious People to be wary of scientists, although not necessarily to dislike them. Some Religious People are also concerned that scientists are not morally reflective and have replaced religion with science.
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Religious People Do Not Like Science
Oxford Scholarship Online, 2017Co-Authors: Elaine Howard Ecklund, Christopher P. ScheitleAbstract:This chapter explores the assumption held by many nonReligious individuals that “Religious People do not like science.” Contrary to this simple stereotype, the chapter shows how Religious Americans’ views on science are complex. Regarding the relationship between science and religion, most Americans do not perceive the two as being in conflict. The chapter provides examples of the myriad ways that Religious People support and find awe in science. In particular, the authors found that many Religious People are interested in discoveries involving medicine. Overall, Religious People are typically less interested in basic science because it is not clearly connected to the values and goals of their Religious traditions.
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Religious People Are Against Scientific Technology
Oxford Scholarship Online, 2017Co-Authors: Elaine Howard Ecklund, Christopher P. ScheitleAbstract:There is a myth that Religious People do not like technology, whether it is the Internet, social media, or medical technologies. In fact, Religious People’s concerns with many technologies mirror those of nonReligious People. As for social media, for instance, Religious People fear what these technologies can do to relationships. And yet Religious People support these technologies for the ways they can grow, strengthen, and connect communities of faith. While Religious People are not unique in their concerns about many technologies, there are a few that concern Religious People, in particular: reproductive genetic technologies (RGTs), in vitro fertilization (IVF), and human embryonic stem-cell (hESC) research. Biomedical technologies, specifically those related to “human enhancement,” tend to intersect directly with faith and can cause tension with Religious groups. In other words, People of faith have theological concerns about these technologies because they seem to have implications for who God is and who human beings are and what it means to have a good life.
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Religious People Are All Young-Earth Creationists
Oxford Scholarship Online, 2017Co-Authors: Elaine Howard Ecklund, Christopher P. ScheitleAbstract:Typically the origin of the earth is thought of as a two-sided issue: you either believe in evolution or creationism. However, this chapter illuminates the nuance and variety in People’s beliefs regarding the earth’s origin. For example, the authors introduce the idea of evolution with a divine first cause, which some Religious People ascribe to. In addition some Religious People see God as having an ongoing involvement in evolution. There is further variety in belief with regard to macroevolution vs. microevolution. It is a myth to think that all Religious People believe or think in the same way about these issues.
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Religious People Are Not Scientists
Oxford Scholarship Online, 2017Co-Authors: Elaine Howard Ecklund, Christopher P. ScheitleAbstract:It is often assumed that working in science precludes being Religious. This assumption is reinforced by vocal atheist scientists. This chapter provides narratives from Religious People who are scientists, dispelling the myth that Religious People cannot be and are not scientists. This chapter notes that Religious scientists exist, particularly outside of elite universities; these rank-and-file scientists demonstrate that the irreligiosity of university scientists might have more to do with working in universities than working in science. The chapter also demonstrates how some scientists find a glimpse of faith and the divine in their scientific work. Religious scientists at times feel tension, as if they are stuck between two worlds, however they are also in the unique position to serve as bridge builders.
Willibald Ruch - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Satisfaction with life and character strengths of non-Religious and Religious People: it's practicing one's religion that makes the difference
Frontiers in psychology, 2014Co-Authors: Anne Berthold, Willibald RuchAbstract:According to systematic reviews, Religious beliefs and practices are related to higher life satisfaction, happiness, and positive affect (Koenig & Larson, 2001). The present research extends previous findings by comparing satisfaction with life and character strengths of nonReligious People, Religious People, who practice their religion and People that have a Religious affiliation but do not practice their religion. We assessed life satisfaction (SWLS), character strengths (VIA-IS) and the orientations to happiness (OTH) in a sample of N=20538 participants. People with a Religious affiliation that also practice their religion were found to be more satisfied with their life and scored higher on life of meaning than those who do not practice their religion and than nonReligious People. Also Religious People who practice their religion differed significantly from those who do not practice their religion and nonReligious People regarding several character strengths; they scored higher on kindness, love, gratitude, hope, forgiveness, and on spirituality. There were no substantial differences between People who had no Religious affiliation and those with a Religious affiliation that do not practice their religion (all ηp2s < .009). Altogether, the present findings suggest that People profit from a Religious affiliation if they also actively practice their religion.