Some of these might have religious components. Gravity: http://www.theonion.com/articles/evangelical-scientists-refute-gravity-with-new-int,1778/
As far as the most abundant element in the universe: * The two most common elements in the universe are hydrogen...and stupidity.. --Harlan Ellison<http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Harlan_Ellison> * There is more stupidity than hydrogen in the universe, and it has a longer shelf life. --Frank Zappa<http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Frank_Zappa> Cheers, Karl W. ________________________________ From: Christopher D. Green [mailto:chri...@yorku.ca] Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 8:51 AM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: Re: [tips] Atheism and Knowledge About Religion Someone should do similar easy tests of non-religious knowledge: Who discovered the law of universal gravitation? Who first discovered moons around the planet Jupiter? What is the popular name given to the event at the origin of the universe? What is the most abundant chemical element in the universe? What class of animals is known for having warm blood and bearing live young? etc. Chris ========== "Jim Clark" <j.cl...@uwinnipeg.ca><mailto:j.cl...@uwinnipeg.ca> 09/28/10 9:42 PM >>> Hi Shouldn't that be Bibles, Qur'ans, OR other similar texts? If the survey questions sampled diverse religious traditions, then perhaps a person committed to one religion might not do well on religious tenets other than their own? Take care Jim James M. Clark Professor of Psychology 204-786-9757 204-774-4134 Fax j.cl...@uwinnipeg.ca<mailto:j.cl...@uwinnipeg.ca> <roig-rear...@comcast.net><mailto:roig-rear...@comcast.net> 28-Sep-10 5:24:46 PM >>> Lacking any knowledge of empirical research regarding such questions, plus the fact that millions of people are given bibles, Qur'ans, and other similar texts from the moment they are born and remain religious throughout their lives, I vote for the third variable (or a constellation of variables). Miguel --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: wuens...@ecu.edu<mailto:wuens...@ecu.edu>. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13060.c78b93d4d09ef6235e9d494b3534420e&n=T&l=tips&o=5257 (It may be necessary to cut and paste the above URL if the line is broken) or send a blank email to leave-5257-13060.c78b93d4d09ef6235e9d494b35344...@fsulist.frostburg.edu<mailto:leave-5257-13060.c78b93d4d09ef6235e9d494b35344...@fsulist.frostburg.edu> --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: arch...@jab.org. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=5314 or send a blank email to leave-5314-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu