Gut Reactions: Moral Conviction, Religiosity, and Trust in Authority
Daniel C. Wisneski, Brad L. Lytle, and Linda J. Skitka
Psychological Science: Research, Theory, & Application
Morality and religiosity are often thought to go hand-in-hand, but theories in moral development suggest that religious beliefs tend to require the ongoing presence of external leaders and rules, while moral beliefs are held even in the absence of such authorities and institutions. New research shows morality and religiosity also have different effects on our trust in political leaders. When volunteers were asked about a controversial issue, those with stronger moral convictions expressed greater doubt that political authorities would make the "right" decision about the issue, while religious people had more trust in the political authorities. Results also suggest that these opinions stem from gut reactions rather than deliberation. (Psychological Science)
Daniel C. Wisneski, Brad L. Lytle, and Linda J. Skitka
Psychological Science: Research, Theory, & Application
Morality and religiosity are often thought to go hand-in-hand, but theories in moral development suggest that religious beliefs tend to require the ongoing presence of external leaders and rules, while moral beliefs are held even in the absence of such authorities and institutions. New research shows morality and religiosity also have different effects on our trust in political leaders. When volunteers were asked about a controversial issue, those with stronger moral convictions expressed greater doubt that political authorities would make the "right" decision about the issue, while religious people had more trust in the political authorities. Results also suggest that these opinions stem from gut reactions rather than deliberation. (Psychological Science)
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