News tagged with belief in god
Beliefs battle hypertension
As you are weighing whether or not to go to church services this Christmas, consider this: Does a belief in God confer any health benefits? With the help of a large Norwegian longitudinal health study called HUNT, researchers ...
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Dec 26, 2011 |
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US believers favor international action on climate change, nuclear risk: poll
A majority of Americans professing belief in God favor cooperative international efforts to combat climate change and the spread of nuclear weapons - branding it a moral obligation - says a new public opinion ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Dec 07, 2011 |
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Intuitive thinking may influence belief in God
Intuition may lead people toward a belief in the divine and help explain why some people have more faith in God than others, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
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Sep 20, 2011 |
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Researcher examines impact of religious beliefs on personal well-being
Hilda Schau says it's a belief in God that carried her through divorce and job loss. Urologist Manuel Padron says he regularly sees the power of faith at work in his patients.
Apr 20, 2009 |
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Planet of the Apes: Survival of the self-promoters
We humans can be a cocky species - so much so that a realistic self-image can be seen as a symptom of trouble.
Jan 17, 2012 |
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Some atheist scientists with children embrace religious traditions
Some atheist scientists with children embrace religious traditions for social and personal reasons, according to research from Rice University and the University at Buffalo -- The State University of New York (SUNY).
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Dec 01, 2011 |
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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 |
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Gum arabic potential cure for Sudanese ills
Since he was 14, Al-Amin has tapped gum arabic, the resin of an acacia tree that thrives in Sudan's conflict states -- "manna" from heaven for some, a key ingredient in Coca-Cola for others.
Nov 25, 2011 |
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Belief in god cuts two ways, study finds
Being reminded of the concept of God can decrease people's motivation to pursue personal goals but can help them resist temptation, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Oct 27, 2011 |
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The American 'allergy' to global warming: Why?
(AP) -- Tucked between treatises on algae and prehistoric turquoise beads, the study on page 460 of a long-ago issue of the U.S. journal Science drew little attention.
Sep 24, 2011 |
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Are Americans losing faith in religious leaders?
Americans have significantly less confidence in their religious leaders than they did a generation ago and more than two-thirds would prefer they not dabble in politics, according to a new book by a Duke University professor.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Aug 22, 2011 |
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Religious beliefs shape health care attitudes among US Muslims
The perceived role of God in illness and recovery is a primary influence upon the health care beliefs and behaviors of American Muslims, a first-of-its-kind study has discovered. Outreach and education efforts by the health ...
Aug 12, 2011 |
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Education affects Americans' religiosity -- but not how you might think
It's pretty much a given that the more educated someone becomes, the more likely they are to question their religious beliefs, stop going to church and even abandon their faith entirely.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Aug 08, 2011 |
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Study shows religious beliefs impact levels of worry
Researchers at Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital have found that those who believe in a benevolent God tend to worry less and be more tolerant of life's uncertainties than those who believe in an indifferent or punishing ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
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