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A study in the US found that individuals who maintain religious ties while supporting science tend to believe more in magical phenomena. Researchers aimed to explore beliefs in the supernatural as religious institutions lose influence. They analyzed responses from 1,812 adults, revealing that those with higher secular rationalism scores were less likely to believe in miracles but more inclined towards magic and superstitions. This trend was particularly evident among those who retained some religious connections. The findings suggest that questioning religious authority does not necessarily lead to abandoning supernatural beliefs, highlighting the complexity of individual belief systems.