The unbelievable title was plastered across the top of MSN (Microsoft Network). It read People Who Reject the Theory of Human Evolution Tend to Have More Bigoted Attitudes. My interest peaked.
Individuals who accept human evolution tend to exhibit reduced levels of prejudice compared to those who reject the scientific theory, according to new research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. The study indicates that disbelief in evolution predicts racism and prejudice around the world and in various cultural contexts. .
This study does not provide an adequate explanation as to why belief in evolution would cause one to be less racist. Indeed, the logic seems backwards.
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