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To: Solon who wrote (46132)	4/3/2002 11:32:34 AM
From: epicure	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

It is always difficult when you get into that "who is more intelligent" thing. I've never thought test scores a really ideal measure of intelligence. It is one measure, of one very small manifestation of intelligence. But social intelligence tends to be a great predictor of monetary success- and I would suspect people with high social intelligence belong to churches, because they work well in groups. I think you could expect people who do not like groups of people, and thus religions, to pursue more fiercely career choices that do not require group bonding. Academia tends to give individualists quite a bit of latitude, as do the sciences in general, in the private sector.

To: Solon who wrote (46132)	4/3/2002 11:46:32 AM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

Actually, quite a few of the studies cited go along with my observation that intelligence was not a real predictor of religious belief. Also, I would be interested in the definitions of "religious" used. I am, in some sense, religious, but not affiliated with a denomination, not a Christian, and have not been in a church, except for a funeral, wedding, or tour, in over 15 years. In fact, some people in my position would call themselves agnostics. On the other hand, I believe in a personal God and the power of prayer. Also, I would call those who are, in effect, Deists "religious", although they do not believe in a personal God, and may not believe in immortality. So it may partially be a matter of definitions.......