Religion May Have Evolved Because Of Its Ability To Help People Exercise Self-Control

[Moontanman]

Religion May Have Evolved Because Of Its Ability To Help People Exercise Self-Control

 

ScienceDaily (Jan. 1, 2009) — Self-control is critical for success in life, and a new study by University of Miami professor of Psychology Michael McCullough finds that religious people have more self-control than do their less religious counterparts.

 

 

Rural church. Religion may have evolved because of its ability to help people exercise self-control. (Credit: iStockphoto/Philip Dyer)

 

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081231005355.htm

Edited July 19, 2012 by Moontanman