The study found that religious people are only more generous than non-religious individuals when they are aware of the recipients' religious beliefs, marginalizing previous assertions of overall greater generosity among the religious.
In rounds where recipients' religious beliefs were disclosed, participants from religious backgrounds were significantly more charitable than their non-religious counterparts, particularly in giving to those of the same faith.
The researchers noted that Muslims in the U.S. exhibited a higher level of generosity towards individuals sharing their religious beliefs compared to both Christians and atheists.
These findings challenge prior views on generosity linked to faith, suggesting that situational awareness of others' beliefs plays a crucial role in charitable behavior.
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