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Why religious people are 'nicer'
October 3, 2008
In fact, their study into the links between religion and 'pro-social' behaviour showed that religious and spiritual thoughts reduced rates of cheating in games and increased trust between strangers.
Experiments showed that good behaviour 'is more likely when religious thoughts are fresh in the mind' - when such behaviour boosts someone's reputation.
Image: Buddhist monks hold a prayer service.
Photograph: Jeon Myeong/AFP/Getty Images
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