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Churchgoing Americans who trust science also believe in ghosts, study finds

Original: Americans who go to church and trust science are also more likely to believe in ghosts and curses, new research shows

New research suggests religious Americans who regularly attend church and say they trust science are also more likely to believe in paranormal phenomena such as ghosts and curses. Outlets including The Salt Lake Tribune, Religion News Service and The Conversation are covering the findings, which challenge assumptions that religious and scientific worldviews reduce belief in the supernatural.

Why now: The findings challenge common assumptions that religious commitment or trust in science reduces belief in the supernatural, prompting wide coverage.

The Salt Lake TribuneReligion News ServiceThe ConversationAmerican churchgoers

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