“If God knows, will you eat that Halloween candy?” is a question worth answering, and the title of Cathy Lynn Grossman’s USA Today article. As a means of answering that question she explores recent research:
According to lead author Kristin Laurin of University of Waterloo, Canada, “This is the first empirical evidence that simple reminders of God can diminish some types of self-regulation, such as pursuing one’s goals, yet can improve others, such as resisting temptation.”
So What?
Perhaps someone will lean over your shoulder as you eye Halloween candy today or over the next few days and simply say “God knows what you eat.” If so, perhaps you will consume less candy than in previous years.
Happy Halloween!