Religious actions convey pro-social intent, finds study
Monday, August 22, 2016 - 10:11
in Psychology & Sociology
A new study suggests that people who participate in regular religious acts send a clear signal to others that they're ready and willing to contribute to their communities. A researcher spent two years in southern India collecting evidence on religious involvement and community standing. Her observations support a theory which predicts that people will pay a price in time, money, or even physical pain to demonstrate something to others.