Study explores distrust of atheists by believers

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 23:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Distrust is the central motivating factor behind why religious people dislike atheists, according to a new study led by psychologists. While reasons behind antagonism towards atheists have not been fully explored, the study is among the first explorations of the social psychological processes underlying anti-atheist sentiments.

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