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Why do we still believe when we know it’s probably not true?

Why do we still believe when we know it’s probably not true? | Science News | Scoop.it

It's not about the benefits we gain from believing in this or that. Or the supposed reality of the objects these beliefs describe.

It's all about cost.

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People say they're good if they think God is watching

People say they're good if they think God is watching | Science News | Scoop.it

If you subliminally remind people about God, it can change their behaviour in all sorts of interesting ways. It can make people more honest, more obedient, more punishing, and even more persevering against impossible odds. And although it's not certain, it seems to work for atheists as well as the religious.

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Study finds religion helps us gain self-control

Study finds religion helps us gain self-control | Science News | Scoop.it
Thinking about religion gives people more self-control on later, unrelated tasks; according to results from a series of recent Queen's University study.
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God and Sports: Does Tebow Have a Prayer Against Brady?

God and Sports: Does Tebow Have a Prayer Against Brady? | Science News | Scoop.it

Whether or not you believe in divine intervention in sports — and a recent survey suggests that about 40 percent of Americans do — prayer may help athletes like football player Tim Tebow win on game day.

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