The relationship between religion and morality has long been hotly debated. Does religion
make us more moral? Is it necessary for morality? Do moral inclinations emerge …

Why do many societies moralize apparently harmless pleasures, such as lust, gluttony,
alcohol, drugs, and even music and dance? Why do they erect temperance, asceticism …

Vegetarianism and veganism are increasingly prevalent in Western countries, yet anecdotal
expressions of negativity toward vegetarians and vegans are common. We empirically …

Honorable Mention, American Sociological Association Section on Religion Distinguished
Book Award A rapidly growing number of Americans are embracing life outside the bounds …

Scientific research yields inconsistent and contradictory evidence relating religion to moral
judgments and outcomes, yet most people on earth nonetheless view belief in God (or gods) …

One crucible for theories of religion is their ability to predict and explain the patterns of belief
and disbelief. Yet, religious nonbelief is often heavily stigmatized, potentially leading many …

What citizens think about Muslim immigrants has important implications for some of the most
pressing challenges facing Western democracies. To advance contemporary understanding …

Abstract Four experiments (total N= 3591) examined how thinking about Karma and God
increases adherence to social norms that prescribe fairness in anonymous dictator games …

The affordance-management approach conceptualizes stereotyping, stereotype content,
prejudices, and discriminatory inclinations as interlinked cognitive, affective, and behavioral …

Atheists are a marginalized group of people in the United States. Although studies have
found that atheists perceive prejudice and experience discrimination, little is known about …