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New Research Suggests That Unconscious Learning Encourages Belief in God
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Lesli White
According to neuroscientists at Georgetown University, people who can unconsciously predict intricate patterns are likely to have stronger beliefs that there is a God who creates patterns of events in the universe. This ability is known as implicit pattern learning, and this research is the first to use it to investigate religious belief. Research suggests…
Yosemite National Park Visitors Calling California Fires “Apocalyptic”, “Raining Ashes”
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Megan Bailey
The nations’ fifth most visited national park, Yosemite, is turning into an apocalyptic version of mars, according to visitors and nearby residents. The historic California Creek Fire continues to burn, having claimed 152,900 acres so far. As it burns towards the south, smoke is making its way to the national park. The blaze has been…
‘In God We Trust’ Flag Will Go Before Mississippi Voters in November Election
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Lesli White
In November, Mississippi voters will decide if they will move forward with a new state flag featuring a magnolia blossom instead of a Confederate battle emblem and the phrase “In God We Trust.” There has been increasing pressure to re-evaluate the state flag in response to the flag’s racial connotation and ongoing calls for change.…
One-Third of Evangelicals Say Jesus Was Not God, Poll Shows
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Lesli White
About a third of evangelicals say Jesus was a “good teacher” but was not God, according to a LifeWay Research study created for Ligonier Ministries. Also, 65 percent of evangelicals believe “Jesus is the first and greatest being created by God” a statement that goes against the Bible’s teachings. John 1:1, John 8:58, Romans 9:5,…
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