God or science? A belief in one weakens positive feelings for the other
Illinois psychology professor Jesse Preston led a study that found that attitudes towards God and science can change and yet remain in opposition to one another. Photo by L. Brian Stauffer, U. of I. News Bureau
What's more, those views can be manipulated, the researchers found. After using science or God to explain such important questions, most people display a preference for one and a neutral or even negative attitude toward the other. This effect appears to be independent of a person's religious background or views, says University of Illinois psychology professor Jesse Preston, who led the research.
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