Department
Psychological Sciences
Advisor
Dr. Sherryse Corrow
Location
Bethel University
Document Type
Poster
Keywords:
Belief in religion, ethics, morality
Abstract
Research suggests that individuals who hold religion to a higher importance are more likely to make ethical judgments, although there has been contradicting research showing no correlation between religion and ethics. My study fills the gap in the literature and examines the relationship between a belief in religion and ethics, specifically looking at the justifiability of certain unethical behaviors.
Recommended Citation
Youngquist, Lauren, "The Relationship Between Belief in Religion and Ethical Values" (2025). Science Symposium. 5.
https://spark.bethel.edu/science_symposium/spring2025/schedule2025/5
The Relationship Between Belief in Religion and Ethical Values
Bethel University
Research suggests that individuals who hold religion to a higher importance are more likely to make ethical judgments, although there has been contradicting research showing no correlation between religion and ethics. My study fills the gap in the literature and examines the relationship between a belief in religion and ethics, specifically looking at the justifiability of certain unethical behaviors.