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The roles of religion, spirituality, and genetics in paranormal beliefs: recent studies indicate that people who are spiritual but do not participate in organized religion may have the strongest belief in psychic abilities. Also, emerging research indicates that genetic factors may have a role in spiritual and paranormal beliefs
Skeptical Inquirer, March-April, 2004 by James E. Kennedy
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James E. Kennedy is a statistical programmer and independent researcher in Boulder, Colorado. His recent research interests include" how and why people become spiritual and what factors cause changes in spirituality. He can be contacted at 72130.1210@compuserve.com.
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