Religion 'linked to happy life'

A belief in God could lead to a more contented life, research suggests. -- Religious people are better able to cope with shocks such as losing a job or divorce, claims the study presented to a Royal Economic Society conference. -- Data from thousands of Europeans revealed higher levels of "life satisfaction" in believers. -- However, researcher Professor Andrew Clark said other aspects of a religious upbringing unrelated to belief may influence future ... Full Story »

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by James Igoe - Oct. 1, 2008

Although I'm an atheist, I do believe it is true that attitudes like religion - a less rigid attitude about spirituality - might be the underlying reason for the correlation, it likely exists. Also, comprehensive overviews would likely show a correlation between high levels of religiosity and low levels of country development coupled with low suicide rates. Religion seems to be the "opiate of the masses," and it is effective, but the bigger picture would show that by-country religiosity correlates with social dysfunction and low degrees of social welfare. Although this piece attempts to be balanced, and is likely accurate, it is too narrowly focused.

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