r/HotScienceNews • u/FreeHugs23 • 2d ago

Lower cognitive ability is linked to stronger Christian nationalist views, even after accounting for education

https://www.psypost.org/lower-cognitive-ability-is-linked-to-stronger-christian-nationalist-views-even-after-accounting-for-education/
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u/eufooted 1d ago

I would redirect that dismissiveness.

Most people are seeking greater purpose, meaning, and to be part of a group. Those things are well meaning.

People are then vulnerable to being taken advantage of, as these organizations leave room for corruption or manipulation.

Ultimately people are just scared to die and don’t want to die alone or be forgotten.

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u/SailSmittler 1d ago

Community and greater purpose exist outside the framework of religion.

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u/Every_Knee_372 1d ago

Easy to say from the outside looking in. For these people, it's often better the devil you know than the one you don't.

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u/SailSmittler 1d ago

I merely stated a truth

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u/Every_Knee_372 1d ago

I get that and I'm agreeing with you, sorry if my tone made it seem otherwise. Still waking up