There has always been a great rift between science and religion. However, there are certain similarities within religions that are worth evaluating on a scientific level for validity. One of those similarities is the idea of compassion. Through many experiments, David DeSteno has been able to prove scientifically that compassion does alter human behavior in positive ways. A big factor in this study of compassion is similarity. When people thought of themselves as similar to the “victim,” they were always more likely to show compassion. Moving forward, we need to focus on what brings us together to increase compassion in the world. Read full article here David DeSteno on the Psychology of Compassion and Resilience