Content overview: “Churchgoing Americans Who Trust Science More Than Doctrine Are Also More Likely to Believe”. A new study reveals a surprising pattern among religious Americans: those who attend church and believe in God but place greater trust in science and reason than in their church's teachings are more likely to also believe in ghosts, curses, and other supernatural phenomena. The research, which examined beliefs across the United States, found that this group—sometimes called 'religious independents' or 'spiritual but not doctrinal'—embraces a wider range of paranormal concepts compared to those who prioritize religious doctrine over scientific reasoning. The findings challenge the assumption that science-minded individuals reject all supernatural beliefs.
Instead, many Americans blend scientific trust with spiritual openness, creating a personalized worldview that includes both empirical reasoning and magical thinking. This trend matters because it reflects broader shifts in American religiosity, where institutional authority is declining but spiritual curiosity remains high. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.