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    Government vs. God?

    Researchers call it an exchange model of religion: If people can get what they need from the government (be it health care, education or welfare) they're less likely to turn to a divine power for help, according to the theory.

    But are people actually more likely to drop religion in places where governments provide more services and stability? In a new paper, psychology researchers crunched the numbers — and found that better government services were in fact linked to lower levels of strong religious beliefs.

    Those findings held true in states across the U.S. and in countries around the world, researchers said.

    The article, "Religion as an Exchange System: The Interchangeability of God and Government in a Provider Role," was published April 12 in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin.
    http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nati...79189.html#fmp

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    If their god is their belly then all they want are the loaves and fishes and will receive it and be loyal to anyone who gives it to them...especially if there is no immediate obvious price..

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