Immigration, parasitic infection, and United States religiosity |
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Authors: | Wall Jaimie N Shackelford Todd K |
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Affiliation: | Department of Psychology, Oakland University, Pryale Hall, Rochester, MI 48309, USA. jnwall@oakland.edu |
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Abstract: | Fincher & Thornhill (F&T) present a powerful case for the relationship between parasite-stress and religiosity. We argue, however, that the United States may be more religious than can be accounted for by parasite-stress. This greater religiosity might be attributable to greater sensitivity to immigration, which may hyperactivate evolved mechanisms that motivate avoidance of potential carriers of novel parasites. |
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