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Study: Kids Exposed To Religion Have A Harder Time Telling The Difference Between Reality And Fiction

July 28, 2014 1:59 PM

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) New research claims children who are exposed to religion have more trouble differentiating between reality and fantasy in stories.

The study, which looked at 5- and 6-year-old childrens perceptions of a protagonist when reading three different types of stories (fantasy, religious and realistic), found that kids who went to church or were enrolled in parochial school (or both) had a more difficult time figuring out when a storys protagonist was fictional.

While all of the children, regardless of religious exposure, judged the protagonist in stories that included only realistic ordinary events to be a real person, the results were mixed for religious stories based on exposure to religion (for example, the story about Jesus turning water into wine).

And when it came to fantastical stories involving magic or the supernatural, children raised in secular households were much more likely to deem a protagonist fictional.

Exposure to religious ideas has a powerful impact on childrens differentiation between reality and fiction, not just for religious stories but also for fantastical stories, the researchers conclude.

The study is published in the latest issue of the journal Cognitive Science.

Source - http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2014/07/28/study-kids-exposed-to-religion-have-a-harder-time-telling-the-difference-between-reality-and-fiction/

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Study: Kids Exposed To Religion Have A Harder Time Telling The Difference Between Reality And Fiction

July 28, 2014 1:59 PM

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) New research claims children who are exposed to religion have more trouble differentiating between reality and fantasy in stories.

The study, which looked at 5- and 6-year-old childrens perceptions of a protagonist when reading three different types of stories (fantasy, religious and realistic), found that kids who went to church or were enrolled in parochial school (or both) had a more difficult time figuring out when a storys protagonist was fictional.

While all of the children, regardless of religious exposure, judged the protagonist in stories that included only realistic ordinary events to be a real person, the results were mixed for religious stories based on exposure to religion (for example, the story about Jesus turning water into wine).

And when it came to fantastical stories involving magic or the supernatural, children raised in secular households were much more likely to deem a protagonist fictional.

Exposure to religious ideas has a powerful impact on childrens differentiation between reality and fiction, not just for religious stories but also for fantastical stories, the researchers conclude.

The study is published in the latest issue of the journal Cognitive Science.

Source - http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2014/07/28/study-kids-exposed-to-religion-have-a-harder-time-telling-the-difference-between-reality-and-fiction/

Non -news ...just the same old tired studies drawn upon by atheists to show how religion warps people ... miracles are called such because they are not normal occurences...anyway back to nam jap

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There is a big difference in Sikhs who have been raised on stories & ones who do Gurbani Veechaar.

You can easily identify those who are still living in fantasy or let me say past.

Only Gurbani is Eternal, a true seeker must unlearn everything which goes against Gurmat.

Whether it is stories, history & tradition.

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There is a big difference in Sikhs who have been raised on stories & ones who do Gurbani Veechaar.

You can easily identify those who are still living in fantasy or let me say past.

Only Gurbani is Eternal, a true seeker must unlearn everything which goes against Gurmat.

Whether it is stories, history & tradition.

Gurbanee Vichaar and Ithihaas of our SatGuru's go hand in hand.

Ithihaas/History shows how Gurbani is to be implemented. Stories from our Guru Sahibaans, bhagats, GurSikhs/Mahapursh show how they lived the teachings from Gurbani. Its often said that the soul of Sikhi is Gurbani Vichaar and the body of Sikhi is the Ithiaas.

Thats why the marayada, at many institutions still today, will be Gurbani Katha in the morning and then historical katha of Guru Sahibaan or other prominent figures in the evening. This is normally done from granths such as the Jaman Sakhis or Gurpartap Suraj Parkash Granth.

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Study: Kids Exposed To Religion Have A Harder Time Telling The Difference Between Reality And Fiction

July 28, 2014 1:59 PM

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) New research claims children who are exposed to religion have more trouble differentiating between reality and fantasy in stories.

The study, which looked at 5- and 6-year-old childrens perceptions of a protagonist when reading three different types of stories (fantasy, religious and realistic), found that kids who went to church or were enrolled in parochial school (or both) had a more difficult time figuring out when a storys protagonist was fictional.

While all of the children, regardless of religious exposure, judged the protagonist in stories that included only realistic ordinary events to be a real person, the results were mixed for religious stories based on exposure to religion (for example, the story about Jesus turning water into wine).

And when it came to fantastical stories involving magic or the supernatural, children raised in secular households were much more likely to deem a protagonist fictional.

Exposure to religious ideas has a powerful impact on childrens differentiation between reality and fiction, not just for religious stories but also for fantastical stories, the researchers conclude.

The study is published in the latest issue of the journal Cognitive Science.

Source - http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2014/07/28/study-kids-exposed-to-religion-have-a-harder-time-telling-the-difference-between-reality-and-fiction/

Yes I agree it has a big impact on my kids they can tell what is reality(moth, dharam raj, lakh churasi joon) from the fiction you guys want to peddle to them (sharab pio, assh karo, drugs kao, kuch nahin hona tuvhnu )

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Gurbanee Vichaar and Ithihaas of our SatGuru's go hand in hand.

Ithihaas/History shows how Gurbani is to be implemented. Stories from our Guru Sahibaans, bhagats, GurSikhs/Mahapursh show how they lived the teachings from Gurbani. Its often said that the soul of Sikhi is Gurbani Vichaar and the body of Sikhi is the Ithiaas.

Thats why the marayada, at many institutions still today, will be Gurbani Katha in the morning and then historical katha of Guru Sahibaan or other prominent figures in the evening. This is normally done from granths such as the Jaman Sakhis or Gurpartap Suraj Parkash Granth.

A Sikh must give Gurbani Top Priority.

There are a number of versions of history eg Guru Gobind Singh Sahib ji's marriage & wives.

Who wrote Gurbani - Shiekh Fareed ji of Shakarganj or his tenth successor Shiekh Brahm (also known as Farid Sani).

http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sheikh_Farid

Some sects mention Char Sahibzade & then Punj Piyare in their Ardas.

They also say it is as per tradition.

No maryada, history, person is above Gurbani.

Therefore kids must be taught Gurmukhi & given Santhiya so that they can do Gurbani Veechaar.

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Yes I agree it has a big impact on my kids they can tell what is reality(moth, dharam raj, lakh churasi joon) from the fiction you guys want to peddle to them (sharab pio, assh karo, drugs kao, kuch nahin hona tuvhnu )

You are taking the topic in a wrong way.

Majority of members on SS don't give a damn what is written in Gurbani.

They are blindly following traditions, history, maryada, rituals.

Ones who read & have faith in Gurbani know that

ਕਰਮ ਧਰਮ ਪਾਖੰਡ ਜੋ ਦੀਸਹਿ ਤਿਨ ਜਮੁ ਜਾਗਾਤੀ ਲੂਟੈ ॥

Karam Dhharam Paakhandd Jo Dheesehi Thin Jam Jaagaathee Loottai ||

करम धरम पाखंड जो दीसहि तिन जमु जागाती लूटै ॥

The religious rites, rituals and hypocrisies which are seen, are plundered by the Messenger of Death, the ultimate tax collector.

[Read the full Shabad for more enlightenment]

http://searchgurbani.com/scriptures/ggs_shabad/2856/line/2

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A Sikh must give Gurbani Top Priority.

There are a number of versions of history eg Guru Gobind Singh Sahib ji's marriage & wives.

Who wrote Gurbani - Shiekh Fareed ji of Shakarganj or his tenth successor Shiekh Brahm (also known as Farid Sani).

http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Sheikh_Farid

Some sects mention Char Sahibzade & then Punj Piyare in their Ardas.

They also say it is as per tradition.

No maryada, history, person is above Gurbani.

Therefore kids must be taught Gurmukhi & given Santhiya so that they can do Gurbani Veechaar.

Bhagat Farid ji , is the Farid whose lifestyle is described as part and parcel of his bani ...which is now GurBani so what new controversies do you want to start ?

Ardas is free form and changes ...the ardas that was before Guru Teg Bahadur ji's shaheedi is beshak different from now there is no controversy ...it is communication to hirdey from hirdey. Bus nam japo sabh kuch teek hoga ... that is what my dad's last sentence in this life was ....and he died japping nam for 48 hours no water no food no talking ...bhagti that's the name of this life

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This is a perfect example of teaching fiction.

Being an adult, this misguided person is still living in a fantasy world.

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Posted 29 July 2014 - 11:31 PM

Kaam means desire to enjoy the pleasure from Indri. Its a mechanism set up by God to keep the world going. But those who want to reach higher consciousness have to restrain their Indris and do tapas.

As for Guru Jis. They were not human beings. They were God Himself taken the form of a Human. They didnt come , and they didnt go anywhere, they are ever present, just chose to disappear and show themselves to true bhagats. Since they were not humans, example of Kaam or procreation cannot apply to them. They were above this. There is a Sakhi. Someone asked Baba Nand Singh ji about this issue regarding Guru Nanak Dev Ji. As told by Baba Nand SIngh Ji maharaj, Guru Nanak gave 2 laungs to Mata Sulakhni Ji as prashad. Mata ji took that prashad, 2 laungs/cloves, which resulted in two puttars, Baba Sri CHand Ji and Baba LakhmiDas Ji.

So please dont compare human activities to that with the Gurus. Guru JI is Rabb Himself, they can do anything. They dont Kaam to have sons.

Source - http://www.sikhsangat.com/index.php?/topic/75050-kaam-a-diff-perspective/

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