Tag: Economics
Why Atheism Will Replace Religion: New Evidence
Nigel Barber, Ph.D. July 15, 2011.
Print: Psychology Today
Atheists are heavily concentrated in economically developed countries, particularly the social democracies of Europe. In underdeveloped countries, there are virtually no atheists. Atheism is a peculiarly modern phenomenon. Why do modern conditions produce atheism?
‘Christian Economics’ Meets the Antiunion Movement
By MARK OPPENHEIMER April 30, 2011.
Print: New York Times
Gary North, a onetime aide to Representative Ron Paul of Texas, a possible 2012 Republican presidential candidate, is the leading proponent of “Christian economics,” which applies biblical principles to economic issues and the free market.
Satan, the great motivator: The curious economic effects of religion
By Michael Fitzgerald December 16, 2009.
Print: The Boston Globe
Two Harvard economists conclude that certain religious beliefs correlate with faster economic development.
Insecurity, Not Education, Determines Church Attendance
Dirk Vlasblom October 23, 2009.
Print: NRC HANDELSBLAD
The long-standing theory has been that the higher educated someone is the less religious he will be. But new research in 60 countries proves otherwise. It is economic security that leaves churches empty.
