Divine Purpose? Religion, Race, and Attitudes Toward Life Extension Technology

Author:

Frost Jacqui1,Schneider Rachel C2,Henderson Andrea K3,Ecklund Elaine Howard2

Affiliation:

1. Purdue University , USA

2. Rice University , USA

3. University of South Carolina , USA

Abstract

Abstract There is a growing sociological literature examining how religion shapes attitudes toward science and technology. However, sociologists have done little to explore how attitudes toward religion and science shape support for end-of-life and life extension technologies. Past research suggests that those most likely to be interested in life extension technologies are nonreligious and White. However, we draw on theories in sociology of religion to examine how race and religion might intersect to shape attitudes about life extension. We find that Black Americans are significantly more interested in life extension than White Americans, and while religiosity decreases interest in life extension among White Americans, religiosity increases interest for Black Americans. And we find that Black and Hispanic Americans are more likely than White Americans to cite other-oriented and religious reasons over self-oriented reasons for wanting to extend their lives, such as “divine purpose” and a desire to contribute more to society.

Funder

Templeton Religion Trust

The Issachar Fund

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

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