In God We Trust
Written by Galia Myron Monday, 22 March 2010 13:39
Does SES have much to do with how we perceive God’s place in our lives? It depends.
Most people believe God has a strong role in life’s events and situational outcomes, research says, but how do feelings about God’s influence in our lives differ across socioeconomic status? The answer may surprise you. Researcher Scott Schieman, PhD, professor of sociology at the University of Toronto, examined the relationship between Americans’ belief in God and their levels of income and education. The sociologist, who is also editor of the quarterly Sociology of Religion found that new patterns have emerged across levels of religious devotion, education, and income.
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