Good Behavior and The Good Book - Are They Related?

Many American preachers and politicians believe that without religion in general, and Christianity specifically, this country will slide into immorality. Are they right? What is the influence of religion on behavior? Beyond presupposition, what do scientific studies and the data on crime reveal?

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) January 13, 2006 -- Professor Andrew Bernardin asks if moral/ethical behavior is related solely to "holy" texts.

Many American preachers and politicians believe that without religion in general, and Christianity specifically, this country will slide into immorality. Are they right? What is the influence of religion on behavior? Beyond presupposition, what do scientific studies and the data on crime reveal?

In a PowerPoint presentation, Andrew Bernardin will share statistical analyses of national and international crime rates and religious affiliation. He will also discuss risk factors for criminal behavior identified by psychological research. Is atheism on the list?

Does religious involvement cause a person to be more or less likely to steal, batter, or kill? Is the claim that "The Good Book" is good for behavior in any way justified? Attend and find out.

Brief Bio: Andrew Bernardin is an adjunct professor of psychology at Daytona Beach Community College. He has been a guest on radio programs to discuss scientific topics, has given numerous talks to freethought/humanistic organizations, and his writings have appeared in Skeptic magazine and elsewhere. For more information, visit his web site, www.evolvingmind.info.

When: Jan. 21, 12:30 p.m., early supper follows.

Where: Bridgeport Center/West Shore,

5201 W Kennedy Blvd Ste 124, Tampa

Map: http://cfiflorida.org/directions.html

Open to the public: $6 non-members - RSVP required - 813-849-7571

Ample parking is available.

Center for Inquiry–Florida is one of several regional offices of Center for Inquiry–Transnational. CFI is an educational nonprofit organization that explores and advances critical thinking, freedom of inquiry, and humanist values through education, outreach, and social services.

To learn more about who we are, and the services we offer our surrounding communities, please visit our web site http://cfiflorida.org.

Contact: Toni Van Pelt

Center for Inquiry-Florida

5201 W Kennedy Blvd Ste 124

Tampa FL 33609

Phone 813-849-7571

Fax 813-849-75725201 W Kennedy Blvd Ste 124

http://cfiflorida.orgCenter for Inquiry–FloridaPress Release

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