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In reply to the discussion: Religious belief interferes with people's understanding of evolution (NPR) [View all]RainDog
(28,784 posts)111. I don't have access to this article at this time
but this is an interesting abstract
Socioeconomic determinants of health : Health and social cohesion: why care about income inequality?
Throughout the world, wealth and income are becoming more concentrated. Growing evidence suggests that the distribution of incomein addition to the absolute standard of living enjoyed by the pooris a key determinant of population health. A large gap between rich people and poor people leads to higher mortality through the breakdown of social cohesion. The recent surge in income inequality in many countries has been accompanied by a marked increase in the residential concentration of poverty and affluence. Residential segregation diminishes the opportunities for social cohesion. Income inequality has spillover effects on society at large, including increased rates of crime and violence, impeded productivity and economic growth, and the impaired functioning of representative democracy. The extent of inequality in society is often a consequence of explicit policies and public choice. Reducing income inequality offers the prospect of greater social cohesiveness and better population health.
http://www.bmj.com/content/314/7086/1037.full
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Religious belief interferes with people's understanding of evolution (NPR) [View all]
RainDog
Jan 2012
OP
The OP notes there are many people with religious belief that understand and accept evolution
RainDog
Jan 2012
#9
it also appears to interfere with a govt that cares about the poor and the middle class
RainDog
Jan 2012
#6
Yep. A big reason our country is in so much trouble is because of religion-bred ignorance/delusion
Arugula Latte
Jan 2012
#89
Boy, it really drops sharply when you get to the Christian denominations, doesn't it?
WhoIsNumberNone
Jan 2012
#14
I would - Catholics and liturgical Christians - i.e. Episcopalians, Lutherans, etc.
RainDog
Jan 2012
#17
yes, but implicit in the argument that religious believers have been psychologically abused...
mike_c
Jan 2012
#50
I have zero use for religion in any form, but even less for the ones that intentionally deceive.
Moostache
Jan 2012
#86
I lived 25 years in Wheaton, IL, the first question you were asked was what church did you go to?
riderinthestorm
Jan 2012
#101
i know you weren't asking me, but i am a christian and i believe in evolution
arely staircase
Jan 2012
#110