News tagged with religious attitudes
Exploring religion, youth and sexuality
Sexuality and religion are generally considered uncomfortable bedfellows. Now, for the first time, a team of researchers from Nottingham have carried out a detailed study around these issues and how they affect and influence ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Feb 28, 2011 |
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Selective brain damage modulates human spirituality
New research provides fascinating insight into brain changes that might underlie alterations in spiritual and religious attitudes. The study, published by Cell Press in the February 11 issue of the journal Neuron, explor ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Feb 10, 2010 |
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Study shows how college major and religious faith affect each other
(PhysOrg.com) -- College students who major in the social sciences and humanities are likely to become less religious, while those majoring in education are likely to become more religious.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jul 31, 2009 |
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Voters' views of Mormonism still hamper Romney's campaign
Mitt Romney's religion was a major stumbling block for his 2008 presidential aspirations, and remains so for his candidacy in 2012, according to David Campbell at the University of Notre Dame. Real time voter analysis of ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 22, 2012 |
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'Mixed' family moms ensure minority culture continues in the home
The mothers of Britain's 'mixed families' are ensuring their children learn about their heritage and culture, according to a development project funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). So, even if the child's ...
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May 15, 2012 |
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Hate group formation associated with big-box stores
The presence of big-box retailers, such as Wal-Mart, K-Mart and Target, may alter a community's social and economic fabric enough to promote the creation of hate groups, according to economists.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Apr 11, 2012 |
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Power of love at heart of 'gay marriage'
Legal rights and protections play second fiddle to the power of love for younger gay and lesbian couples who have formed civil partnerships, according to a three-year study by researchers at The University ...
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Mar 15, 2012 |
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Narcissism impairs ethical judgment even among the highly religious, study finds
Although high levels of narcissism can impair ethical judgment regardless of one's religious orientation or orthodox beliefs, narcissism is more harmful in those who might be expected to be more ethical, according to a Baylor ...
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Mar 12, 2012 |
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Egyptians want democracy, but not U.S. efforts to promote it: researcher
(PhysOrg.com) -- The Egyptian trial of employees of four American groups that were promoting democracy was abruptly postponed earlier this week. But the crisis in U.S.-Egyptian relations continues, for reasons, ...
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Mar 02, 2012 |
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Stark warning emerges from science summit
A stark theme emerged from an annual scientific get-together in Vancouver: the world must be helped to believe in science again or it could be too late to save our planet.
Feb 21, 2012 |
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Getting pious with a little help from our friends
Friendships forged at church seem to play a major role in people's religious activities and beliefs — even when it comes to their views about how exclusive heaven is, according to a national study by a Baylor University ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Feb 01, 2012 |
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Where you vote may influence how you vote, researchers find
Passersby who stopped to answer surveys taken next to churches in the Netherlands and England reported themselves as more politically conservative and more negative toward non-Christians than did people questioned within ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jan 19, 2012 |
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File sharing group seen as religious in Sweden
(AP) -- A file-sharing group that considers itself a spiritual organization said Thursday that Sweden has recognized it as a religious community.
Jan 05, 2012 |
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