The relationship between religion and morality has long been hotly debated. Does religion
make us more moral? Is it necessary for morality? Do moral inclinations emerge …

Numerous authors have suggested that religious belief has a positive association, possibly
causal, with prosocial behavior. This article critiques evidence regarding this “religious …

Behavioral scientists routinely publish broad claims about human psychology and behavior
in the world's top journals based on samples drawn entirely from Western, Educated …

Recent polls indicate that atheists are among the least liked people in areas with religious
majorities (ie, in most of the world). The sociofunctional approach to prejudice, combined …

Honorable Mention, American Sociological Association Section on Religion Distinguished
Book Award A rapidly growing number of Americans are embracing life outside the bounds …

The cognitive science of religion integrates insights from diverse scientific disciplines to
explain how people acquire, represent and transmit religious concepts. This perspective has …

Scientific research yields inconsistent and contradictory evidence relating religion to moral
judgments and outcomes, yet most people on earth nonetheless view belief in God (or gods) …

One crucible for theories of religion is their ability to predict and explain the patterns of belief
and disbelief. Yet, religious nonbelief is often heavily stigmatized, potentially leading many …

What citizens think about Muslim immigrants has important implications for some of the most
pressing challenges facing Western democracies. To advance contemporary understanding …

This article focuses attention on research examining workplace discrimination against
employees from marginalized groups. We particularly consider the experiences of seven …