The Church Summit on Poverty — An interview with sociologist Robert Putnam on whether churches and other faith groups can be players in fighting poverty in a nation that’s looking increasingly askance at religious institutions.
Do Strong Religious Beliefs Stifle Innovation?
Do Strong Religious Beliefs Stifle Innovation? — Countries that are intensely religious are typically less innovative than those that aren’t, according to a new paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research. The study compares religious beliefs and belief in God with scientific innovation as measured by issuance of patents.
