and what does that say about the validity of IQ tests?
2006-07-30 20:26:59 · 20 answers · asked by Smegma Stigma 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I guess from your other questions, you mean religious faithfulness. Yes, it is possible, although most studies show that non-believers have higher average IQ than believers, for explanations as to why, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religiosity_and_intelligence
Many books have been written about the validity or otherwise of IQ tests, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iq for an overview. They are usually regarded as having some validity in that they can predict academic achievement.
2006-07-30 20:40:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you very well can be. There are many faithful people who are so called "Intelligent" and high IQ, high achievments. You can have your mind stuck about anything and be a smart person when it comes to other things.
If you think IQ is bad you should go see the new EQ (Emotional), they say it's even more important, I say it is complete ******* bullshit!
oh and by the way I think 38/42 tests showed atheists have higher IQ than others. ^_^ mlm
2006-07-31 03:39:41 · answer #2 · answered by mathcore321x 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IQ tests are invalid anyway. You can't quantify IQ with a number and then blanketly apply it to a given population.
"Smart" or "Intelligent" has nothing to do with belief, no matter what ad hominem "arguments" various religious and non-religious proponents have been making here. Stephen Hawking had faith that Black Holes were there. He had enough faith in their existence that he kept working on them even though the proof didn't exist and might not exist during his lifetime. Hawking is arguably one of the more intelligent people on the planet these days.
2006-07-31 03:41:27 · answer #3 · answered by Muffie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I can. I guess I don't see the connection. You're assuming that everyone who is faithful is of a low IQ. Can people who believe in infinite love and eternal life still drive cars? And what does that say about driving tests?
2006-07-31 03:34:30 · answer #4 · answered by ericobacayba 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually I find that high IQs tend to be very religious.
When faced with the overwhelming proof and logic of religions, the fact that they go hand in hand with sciences, it simply can not be denied by the educated person.
Take a look at the Pope's education.
Look at the roles of Baha'i Faith members.
Muslims...
Buddhists...
Jewish....
The Chronicler
2006-07-31 03:42:04 · answer #5 · answered by The Chronicler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you believe evolution is true and still have a high IQ?!
IQ has to do absolutely nothing with religious beliefs.
2006-07-31 03:30:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and it has NOTHING to do with IQ or validity of IQ test.
2006-07-31 03:41:19 · answer #7 · answered by Dawn Treader 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People of faith with high IQ explore their beliefs in more abstract and varied ways than someone who is simply satisfied with the answer "because God said so".
2006-07-31 03:34:52 · answer #8 · answered by JB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a fact that generally speaking , the lower the IQ, the more likely the person will have religious beliefs.
2006-07-31 03:34:38 · answer #9 · answered by kurleylovescheese 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
having a high IQ don't mean you use it my sisters kid has a very high IQ but don't use it rocks have more sense then he does
2006-07-31 03:31:47 · answer #10 · answered by highlander44_tx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋