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  Spirituality Is Key To Kids' Happiness, Study Suggests

  January 8, 2009 — A new study suggests that spirituality, not religious practices, determine how happy children ... > full story
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  'It Takes Two To Know One': Shared Experiences Change Self-Recognition

  January 7, 2009 — Looking at yourself in the mirror every morning, you never think to question whether the person you see is actually you. A new study challenges this common-sense notion about our own self image. The ... > full story
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  Religion May Have Evolved Because Of Its Ability To Help People Exercise Self-Control

  December 31, 2008 — Psychologists reveal that religion facilitates the exercise of self-control and attainment of long-term goals. A psychology professor has found a strong correlation between religion and self-control, ... > full story
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  Selflessness -- Core Of All Major World Religions -- Has Neuropsychological Connection

  December 17, 2008 — All spiritual experiences are based in the brain. That statement is truer than ever before, according to a University of Missouri neuropsychologist. A new study has data to support a ... > full story
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  God Or Science? A Belief In One Weakens Positive Feelings For The Other

  December 15, 2008 — A person's unconscious attitudes toward science and God may be fundamentally opposed, researchers report, depending on how religion and science are used to answer 'ultimate' questions such as how the ... > full story
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  Just Look: When It Comes To Art, Viewing May Be As Satisfying As Buying

  December 15, 2008 — The experience of purchasing art shares much in common with viewing it in exhibits, according to a new study. Research shows that visiting a gallery can provide many of the same benefits as buying a ... > full story
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  Sexual Abuse: Faith Can Silence Victims Or Provide Solace

  December 8, 2008 — A child's God can be kidnapped and exploited by an adult, often by the very adult who taught the child about God in the first ... > full story
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  A Book Of Common Prayers

  December 4, 2008 — In times of economic distress and plenty, ninety percent of Americans pray, more than half of us once a day or more. We pray for big things -- to stay healthy, to keep our jobs, and to strengthen our ... > full story
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  Past Religious Diversity And Intolerance Have Profound Impact On Genetics Of Iberian People

  December 4, 2008 — New research suggests that relatively recent events had a substantial impact on patterns of genetic diversity in the southwest region of Europe. The study shows that geographical patterns of ancestry ... > full story
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  Depression Treatment: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy As Effective As Anti-Depressant Medication, Study Suggests

  November 30, 2008 — Research shows for the first time that a group-based psychological treatment, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, could be a viable alternative to prescription drugs for people suffering from ... > full story

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