Prosocial skeptics: Skepticism and generalized trust

We report on a study of the religious correlates of generalized trust. Our critical frame leads us to explore novel questions about how nonreligion may encourage social trust. We find that those who believe the bible to be a book of fables are more trusting than those with other beliefs about the te...

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Authors: Loveland, Matthew T. (Author) ; Capella, Alexander G (Author) ; Maisonet, India (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage [2017]
In: Critical research on religion
Year: 2017, Volume: 5, Issue: 3, Pages: 251-265
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Irreligiousness / Trust / Pro-social behavior
IxTheo Classification:AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism
Further subjects:B Atheism
B Religion
B nontheism
B Trust
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