"Hatred is a failure of imagination" - Graham Greene, "The Power and the Glory"
"Hatred is a failure of imagination" - Graham Greene, "The Power and the Glory"
I never heard religion being labeled as an instinct. Intriguing article. I say that many of us sort of already saw this trend but of course theres always exceptions and you can't boldly say that all atheists are more intelligent than religious people, it probably has a curve to it percentage wise, the higher you climb intellectually the less people are religious.religion is considered an instinct, and intelligence the ability to rise above one's instincts
You could be right but of course you can't be sure until you check those assumptions. You haven't disproven them but have made a good case for doubt about the thoroughness of their research. I will personally side with this articles conclusion because it very much echoes my personal observations on this matter.
This article is a reiteration of the article discussed in this thread. Both articles likely cited the same source, probably a science paper released at an institution. And seeing how both sources are reputable news agencies with large readerships it's safe to say this study was legit and its conclusions worth considering, not doubting.
I did a Bing search with my Edge browser to find how common this article or subject matter was and what reputable news sources published it. Here is what I found.
Live Science
Why Are Atheists Generally Smarter Than Religious People?
https://www.livescience.com/59361-wh...telligent.html
Huffington Post
Religious People Branded As Less Intelligent Than Atheists In Provocative New Study
https://www.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_3750096
Daily Mail U.K.
Atheists 'have higher IQs': Their intelligence 'makes them more likely to dismiss religion as irrational and unscientific'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...cientific.html
Neuroscience News
Are Religious People Really, On Average, Less Smart than Atheists?
https://neurosciencenews.com/religio...lligence-8391/
Express U.K.
Atheists are 'more intelligent than religious people', claims study
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world...e-claims-study
UPI
Intelligent people more likely to be atheist, study finds
https://www.upi.com/blog/2013/08/13/...7451376417258/
Psychology Today
The Real Reason Atheists Have Higher IQs
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/b...ave-higher-iqs
Psychology Today
Why Atheists Are More Intelligent Than the Religious
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/b...-the-religious
Yahoo News
Why Are Atheists Generally Smarter Than Religious People?
https://news.yahoo.com/why-atheists-...123200913.html
Newsweek
Atheists More Intelligent Because They Can Override "Instinctive" Religious Beliefs—But It Will Be Their Downfall
https://www.newsweek.com/atheism-int...lection-610982
In conclusion here at the end of this search it's safe to say this article has some clout and validity when so many reputable news sources with large readerships published it.
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Last edited by Scientist; 09-26-2020 at 04:02 PM.
I always saw the difference between real intelligence and education. Education is like a map, just about anybody can memorize the information, all you need is a memory. Real intelligence though is a higher level of brain performance than mere memorization. It's the ability to shape new ideas and further the development of current technologies and practices, not merely master the use of them. I read many times how geniuses make huge mistakes and harm themselves in their pursuits, not intentionally, but through the exhilaration of discovery and the push for something greater.
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