Cognitive Science of Religion
@scienceofreligion.bsky.social
Philosophy, History, and Evolution of Religion
(current discussion, cutting-edge methods, and opportunities)
(current discussion, cutting-edge methods, and opportunities)
Religious individuals perceive their lives as meaningful because religion provides them with both spiritual faith and a sense of social belonging.
October 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Religious individuals perceive their lives as meaningful because religion provides them with both spiritual faith and a sense of social belonging.
"Science is the belief in the ignorance of experts."
- Prof. Richard Feynman
- Prof. Richard Feynman
August 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
"Science is the belief in the ignorance of experts."
- Prof. Richard Feynman
- Prof. Richard Feynman
"...most Muslim participants did not perceive a conflict between science and religion, because their holy text, the Quran, proclaims many principles of science. Conversely, some Christians perceive that science disagrees with their religion..."
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Trust in scientists and their role in society across 68 countries - Nature Human Behaviour
What is the state of trust in scientists around the world? To answer this question, the authors surveyed 71,922 respondents in 68 countries and found that trust in scientists is moderately high.
www.nature.com
August 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
"...most Muslim participants did not perceive a conflict between science and religion, because their holy text, the Quran, proclaims many principles of science. Conversely, some Christians perceive that science disagrees with their religion..."
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
As religious beliefs increase, the perception of compatibility between religion and science on existential issues rises.
Conversely, as belief in science grows, the perception of conflict between religion and science increases.
The data comes from the UK, the Netherlands, and Kazakhstan.
Conversely, as belief in science grows, the perception of conflict between religion and science increases.
The data comes from the UK, the Netherlands, and Kazakhstan.
February 8, 2025 at 9:41 PM
As religious beliefs increase, the perception of compatibility between religion and science on existential issues rises.
Conversely, as belief in science grows, the perception of conflict between religion and science increases.
The data comes from the UK, the Netherlands, and Kazakhstan.
Conversely, as belief in science grows, the perception of conflict between religion and science increases.
The data comes from the UK, the Netherlands, and Kazakhstan.
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🚨 New paper! 🚨
Cognitive reflection was negatively correlated with belief in God & disbelief in evolution—for both Christians & non-believers.
This challenges the idea that reflection simply reinforces prior beliefs—challenging ERM and supporting DPM.
🔗 doi.org/10.1017/jdm....
Cognitive reflection was negatively correlated with belief in God & disbelief in evolution—for both Christians & non-believers.
This challenges the idea that reflection simply reinforces prior beliefs—challenging ERM and supporting DPM.
🔗 doi.org/10.1017/jdm....
February 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
🚨 New paper! 🚨
Cognitive reflection was negatively correlated with belief in God & disbelief in evolution—for both Christians & non-believers.
This challenges the idea that reflection simply reinforces prior beliefs—challenging ERM and supporting DPM.
🔗 doi.org/10.1017/jdm....
Cognitive reflection was negatively correlated with belief in God & disbelief in evolution—for both Christians & non-believers.
This challenges the idea that reflection simply reinforces prior beliefs—challenging ERM and supporting DPM.
🔗 doi.org/10.1017/jdm....
Reposted by Cognitive Science of Religion
🚨 Our chapter, "Heroism as Moral Intuition," is now available in the Encyclopedia of Heroism Studies.
We explore heroism as evolved moral intuition for conflict resolution from the perspective of Morality as Cooperation Theory.
link.springer.com/referencewor...
We explore heroism as evolved moral intuition for conflict resolution from the perspective of Morality as Cooperation Theory.
link.springer.com/referencewor...
Heroism as Moral Intuition
'Heroism as Moral Intuition' published in 'Encyclopedia of Heroism Studies'
link.springer.com
May 2, 2024 at 6:32 PM
🚨 Our chapter, "Heroism as Moral Intuition," is now available in the Encyclopedia of Heroism Studies.
We explore heroism as evolved moral intuition for conflict resolution from the perspective of Morality as Cooperation Theory.
link.springer.com/referencewor...
We explore heroism as evolved moral intuition for conflict resolution from the perspective of Morality as Cooperation Theory.
link.springer.com/referencewor...
🚨 Post-doc alert 🚨
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Religious Belief in Jordan Grafman’s Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab & Northwestern University
Details: www.cognitiveneuroscienceofreligion.org/opportunities
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Religious Belief in Jordan Grafman’s Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab & Northwestern University
Details: www.cognitiveneuroscienceofreligion.org/opportunities
September 27, 2023 at 10:58 PM
🚨 Post-doc alert 🚨
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Religious Belief in Jordan Grafman’s Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab & Northwestern University
Details: www.cognitiveneuroscienceofreligion.org/opportunities
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Religious Belief in Jordan Grafman’s Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab & Northwestern University
Details: www.cognitiveneuroscienceofreligion.org/opportunities
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September 27, 2023 at 10:51 PM
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#HiSciSky, we are here to publish current findings, cutting-edge methods, and opportunities in the cognitive science of religion. We will also write about the history of religion. Soon we will start! Follow us and stay tuned!
September 27, 2023 at 10:50 PM
🧠 Curious about the fascinating world of cognitive science and religion?
🚀 Follow this account for insightful updates that will expand your understanding.
#CognitiveScience #Religion
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#CognitiveScience #Religion
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🔬🧠 #HiSciSky!
I'm a PhD candidate in Psychological Sciences exploring the fascinating overlap between social psychology and behavioral economics.
My focus? Morality, religion, politics, and cooperation.
Stay tuned for intriguing insights from my research journey! 🌟
I'm a PhD candidate in Psychological Sciences exploring the fascinating overlap between social psychology and behavioral economics.
My focus? Morality, religion, politics, and cooperation.
Stay tuned for intriguing insights from my research journey! 🌟
September 23, 2023 at 9:12 PM
🔬🧠 #HiSciSky!
I'm a PhD candidate in Psychological Sciences exploring the fascinating overlap between social psychology and behavioral economics.
My focus? Morality, religion, politics, and cooperation.
Stay tuned for intriguing insights from my research journey! 🌟
I'm a PhD candidate in Psychological Sciences exploring the fascinating overlap between social psychology and behavioral economics.
My focus? Morality, religion, politics, and cooperation.
Stay tuned for intriguing insights from my research journey! 🌟
#HiSciSky, we are here to publish current findings, cutting-edge methods, and opportunities in the cognitive science of religion. We will also write about the history of religion. Soon we will start! Follow us and stay tuned!
September 27, 2023 at 10:37 PM
#HiSciSky, we are here to publish current findings, cutting-edge methods, and opportunities in the cognitive science of religion. We will also write about the history of religion. Soon we will start! Follow us and stay tuned!