From Futurism · Joe Wilkins · · 50s
Political Ideology and Cognitive Ability Link
Low cognitive ability linked to Christian nationalism in US research.
In brief
Low cognitive ability linked to Christian nationalism in US research. US study shows Christian nationalists have lower cognitive ability than those supporting school prayer bans. Originally reported by Futurism.
Christian Nationalism Study
A sociology researcher found us citizens with low cognitive ability tend toward christian nationalism.
Cognitive Ability and Belief Link
The study shows higher cognitive scores correlate with less importance of christianity in american identity.
Supreme Court Connection
Greater cognitive ability increases likelihood of supporting a supreme court ban on school prayer.
Researcher's Explanation
Professor sam perry says christian nationalism appeals to basic impulses for control and binary distinctions.
Study Findings
The research found christian nationalists have lower cognitive ability than those supporting school prayer bans.
In short
US study shows Christian nationalists have lower cognitive ability than those supporting school prayer bans.
