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Are religious people really less smart, on average, than atheists? [Spirituality & Religion]

It’s a question with some urgency, the proportion of people with a religious belief is growing: by 2050, if current trends continue, people who say they are not religious will make up only 13 per cent of the global population. Based on the low-IQ-religiosity link, it could be argued that humanity is on course to become collectively less smart. Its said that atheists surpass religious individuals in terms of reasoning but not working-memory performance. The religiosity effect is robust across🤔
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hippyjoe1955 · 70-79, M
Actually there is a lot of data that says exactly the opposite. Something in atheism the inhibits mental growth/health.
They’re all miserable and negative.. 😎👌@hippyjoe1955
suchaslife · F
@hippyjoe1955 Do you have a link to that data I can read please? Would really appreciate it
SW-User
@hippyjoe1955 lol is this 'research' published in colourful leaflets handed out at street corners?
hippyjoe1955 · 70-79, M
@SW-User Google Issac Newton.
sleepyhead · 46-50, M
Yeah me too, I’d really appreciate being able to see research that confirms I’m stupid because I’m open minded.... 😂@suchaslife
suchaslife · F
@sleepyhead 😂
sleepyhead · 46-50, M
Some people make it so hard to respect their opinion or decision lol @suchaslife