text: "At first, scientists concluded that Christian and Muslim children were less likely to share than those who were non-religious. But a re-evaluation of the data found the variation was influenced more by what country the children lived in. "
  
  I couldn't let this tidbit pass by without notice. One really has to wonder how good much of this research is, especially in a soft science like psychology. We are in a time of unprecedented egalitarianism and heightened concern for others, but how much of it is genuine? 
  
  Yes, many people feel good when they give, but that good feeling could just as easily be the self-satisfaction of the smug rather than altruism.