Two studies of Atheism and Theism.

[Mystic]

To the OP, I think the studies are on to something, and the diifference would be even more striking if there was nuance between, say, rational skeptics and fundamentalists; and very small between Episcopelians and Raellians (could even swing the other way).

I think it makes a difference what kind of theist and what kind of atheist we're talking about.

Well it's general. The thing is also Atheists on average have a higher IQ then Theists. This may also play a role in that they like to rely on analysis (use of intelligence) instead of instinct (intuition). They like to see arguments, proof, etc...and see if they stand to scrutiny.

Religious people might tend to rely on their art type sense towards religion and go by their "gut instinct".

Only thing is, we know for certain it doesn't tend to guide to the true religion since most religions are false even according to theists.

So the Theistic method definitely has it flaws.

Whether the Atheistic method has flaws or not, is debatable. From the perspective that there is no God or that he is not knowable, there is no problem.

From the perspective that there is God and that he is knowable, then perhaps there is.

I would also like to see a study particularly on Deists. I want to see their IQ level compared to Atheists or how much they rely on analysis vs intuition etc...