Study shows that nervous people are more likely to be "right wing", etc.

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Study shows that nervous people are more likely to be "right wing", etc.

I found this article very interesting. It brings out thoughts on a possible correlation with religion that wasn't specifically examined in the study.

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The Authoritarian Specter by Robert Altemeyer (Hardcover - Nov 15, 1996) This book is not the easiest read in the world -- it's quite technical in places -- but it explains a LOT more about this sort of thing.  I can't recommend it highly enough.

 

Atheism isn't a lot like religion at all. Unless by "religion" you mean "not religion". --Ciarin

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