Would A Guardian Angel Make You Cautious Or Reckless?

Tuesday, September 23, 2014 - 10:01 in Psychology & Sociology

If you had an angel walking beyond you, would you be more reckless or more cautious? It's surprising how many people believe that guardian angels watch over them to keep them safe in a dangerous world, and it's even more surprising that those who believe are actually less inclined to take risks despite this protection.  Scholars David Etkin, Jelena Ivanova, Susan MacGregor and Alalia Spektor surveyed 198 individuals and found that of those who believe in guardian angels, 68% said that this belief affects how they take risks.  read more

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