''Science Daily'' reported that "Death anxiety increases [[Atheism|atheists]]' unconscious belief in God".<ref>[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120402094322.htm Death anxiety increases atheists' unconscious belief in God], ''Science Daily'', Date: April 2, 2012</ref> In a ''Psychology Today'' article, Dr. Nathan A. Heflick reported similar results in other studies.<ref>[http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-big-questions/201205/atheists-death-and-belief-in-god Atheists, Death and Belief in God The Effects of Death Reminders on Atheists' Supernatural Beliefs], ''Psychology Today'', Published on May 25, 2012 by Nathan A. Heflick, Ph.D. in The Big Questions</ref>
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=== Stress and unconscious thinking processes ===
In addition, under stress, the brain's processing works in a way that prefers unconscious thinking.<ref>
In addition, under stress, the brain's processing works in a way that prefers unconscious thinking.<ref>