Religious concepts promote cooperation

Effect seems to work regardless of a person’s beliefs.

A belief in God may have promoted the evolution of cooperative behaviour, say Canadian psychologists. They found that priming people with religious concepts makes them more generous — regardless of whether they declare themselves to be believers.

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Religious concepts promote cooperation

Effect seems to work regardless of a person’s beliefs.

A belief in God may have promoted the evolution of cooperative behaviour, say Canadian psychologists. They found that priming people with religious concepts makes them more generous — regardless of whether they declare themselves to be believers.

Read the story here.

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