News tagged with religious believe
Study explores distrust of atheists by believers
Distrust is the central motivating factor behind why religious people dislike atheists, according to a new study led by University of British Columbia psychologists.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Nov 30, 2011 |
4.4 / 5 (13) |
232
Where religious belief and disbelief meet in the brain
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers have found that the process of believing or disbelieving a statement, whether religious or not, seems to be governed by the same areas in the brain.
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Oct 01, 2009 |
4.2 / 5 (13) |
3
Researchers find brain differences between believers and non-believers
Believing in God can help block anxiety and minimize stress, according to new University of Toronto research that shows distinct brain differences between believers and non-believers.
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Mar 04, 2009 |
3.9 / 5 (39) |
45
Search results for religious believe
More informed citizens have a more positive perception of politicians
Consumption of political information is linked to more moderate and positive opinions about the sector, according to a study by the University of Navarra. The results show that scientists are the most trusted profession, ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 21, 2012 |
5 / 5 (2) |
1
What does Islam say about the fate of others?
Since Sept. 11, it has become increasingly common to hear about Muslims who condemn all non-Muslims – or "infidels" – to hell, but this has never been a foundation of Islamic thought, argues a Michigan ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 18, 2012 |
3.9 / 5 (22) |
69
Humanist funerals
Funeral directors need to be aware of the needs of non-religious people. A unique investigation into the subject funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) provides a snapshot of a defining aspect of life - ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 16, 2012 |
4 / 5 (1) |
0
Urban landscape's power to hurt or heal
Research shows that street furniture, barriers, parks, public spaces and neighbourhood architecture can stir up powerful emotions in local residents. This should be taken into account in programmes designed to reduce tensions ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 14, 2012 |
not rated yet |
0
Legislation to ban burqa is liberal overkill, UK researchers claim
Banning and criminalising the Muslim face veil tests the very foundations of modern liberal society, warn researchers from Queen Mary, University of London and the University of Sussex.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 11, 2012 |
4.3 / 5 (4) |
132
Vatican board asked to resign over conference
(AP) -- Members of the Vatican's bioethics advisory panel have called for its board to resign after scientists who don't support core church teaching on issues like birth control and infertility were featured at its annual ...
May 09, 2012 |
2.5 / 5 (4) |
10
Slaughtering animals without prior stunning should be curbed, if not banned
The slaughter of animals for commercial meat supply without stunning them first should at the very least be curbed, if not banned, concludes a former president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) in an opinion piece ...
May 05, 2012 |
4.6 / 5 (11) |
41
Inside Hitler's mind
A secret analysis of Adolf Hitler’s mental state which was drawn up by British Intelligence in April 1942 has been uncovered by a researcher, having apparently lain unread since the war.
May 04, 2012 |
3.8 / 5 (5) |
0
Scholars to apply facial recognition software to unidentified portrait subjects
Anyone who has admired centuries-old sculptures and portraits displayed in museums and galleries around the world at some point has asked one question: Who is that?
Apr 26, 2012 |
not rated yet |
0
Why not marry your cousin? Millions do
The health risks of marrying a cousin have been grossly overstated, says a new book.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Apr 25, 2012 |
3.3 / 5 (11) |
20
List of search results for religious believe
