To Keep the Faith, Don't Get Analytical

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To Keep the Faith, Don't Get Analytical

To Keep the Faith, Don't Get Analytical
26 April 2012  |  Science

Many people with religious convictions feel that their faith is rock solid. But a new study finds that prompting people to engage in analytical thinking can cause their religious beliefs to waver, if only a little. Researchers say the findings have potentially significant implications for understanding the cognitive underpinnings of religion.  ...