A study published in Cognitive Development explored children’s understanding of morality and divine power, delving into how young minds perceive God’s ability to alter moral norms. Researchers Madeline Reinecke and Larisa Solomon anchored their investigation in four research areas, including the cognitive science of religion, authority independence, intuitive metaethics, and the psychology of possibility. The cognitive science of religion suggests that children’s views of God and possibility are shaped by religious teachings. As they grow, children learn that God is omnipotent and the source o…