Ara Norenzayan

Big religion may have gotten too much credit for the evolution of modern society

Scientific American mentioned Edward Slingerland, a historian and religious scholar and Ara Norenzayan, a psychologist at UBC, in an article about pro-social religions.

Mar 21, 2019

Why are some religions more popular than others?

Ara Norenzayan, an evolutionary psychologist at UBC, was quoted in a Discover Magazine article about religions. Norenzayan has studied what elements give some religions “sticking power,” while most stay marginal […]

Oct 25, 2018

Merry Christmakwanzika!

Merry Christmakwanzika!

At this time of year, many Canadian households are setting up Christmas trees, lighting menorahs or celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammad.

Dec 15, 2015

Big Gods: How religion transformed cooperation and conflict

Big Gods: How religion transformed cooperation and conflict

A new book by UBC Psychology Professor Ara Norenzayan Big Gods asks big questions about spirituality.

Sep 16, 2013

Analytic thinking can decrease religious belief: UBC study

A new University of British Columbia study finds that analytic thinking can decrease religious belief, even in devout believers.

Apr 26, 2012

UBC study explores distrust of atheists by believers

Distrust is the central motivating factor behind why religious people dislike atheists, according to a new study led by UBC psychologists.

Nov 30, 2011