Science news articles about 'religious rituals'

... more prone to supporting acts of parochial altruism. The researchers theorize that collective religious rituals and services create a sense of community among participants and enhance positive ...

(PhysOrg.com) -- An individual's level of commitment to religious rituals like praying and attending service is directly linked to their sense of personal control in life, according to new University ...

An 18th-century relic found under the streets of Annapolis, Maryland, is one of the earliest examples of African religious rituals in the U.S., according to archaeologists.

... literature." Among the most interesting conclusions that the research team drew were the following: Religious rituals such as prayer and meditation affect the parts of the human brain that are ...

... (an inner belief system that a person relies on for strength and comfort) and religiousness (institutional religious rituals, practices and beliefs) have been linked to increased happiness in adults ...