Researchers theorize that the theological convictions of highly religious individuals and disbelief in the supernatural from nonreligious individuals may have contributed to these trends.
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“People who are moderately religious seem to be more likely than other Americans to have these experiences,” the report stated. “This is partly because some of the most traditionally religious groups—such as evangelical Protestants—as well as some of the least religious parts of the population—such as atheists and agnostics—are less likely to report having interactions with deceased family members.”
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