The study shows that 60% of non believers are more depressed than people with faith. Doesn't this sound interesting? If you want to read it for yourself the link is: http://www.stnews.org/rlr-1921.htm
2006-11-01 16:51:21 · 15 answers · asked by ckrug 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Acid Rain, if you would read the article it says "religious groups"
2006-11-01 17:04:58 · update #1
Ahaan!!!
That why I never feel depressed...
Coz I find every problems solution in my religion...
From banking to business ....etc...
& every other little thing.....
By the way, my religion is Islam!.
Allah bless me!
2006-11-01 16:55:52 · answer #1 · answered by just curious 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
So is this supposed to be some magical thing? Seriously, "prayer" is just a form of "positive thinking," and yeah people who are more active in positive thinking are likely to be a bit less depressed.
Sorry to ruin the magic there for ya.
(Although I'd like an explanation as to why depression sufferers likely outnumber non believers...)
2006-11-01 16:55:07 · answer #2 · answered by Indigo 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Now let me ask, People who believe in God, or people who are some part of a cult or "religion" that SAY they believe in God? I mean, you just say believers and there is so much to "believe" in. Whether it's right or wrong.
Ha. I answered your question with another question. (Not being arrogant. just pointing out the obvious...)
2006-11-01 16:57:05 · answer #3 · answered by Child of Coal 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Was this the same study that found those that were religious had, on average, lower IQ's?
2016-01-20 21:41:43 · answer #4 · answered by danger-aus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find that highly suspect. Anyway, I know that I was quite depressed when I still considered myself a Christian, and now, as an Agnostic, I am much more happy.
2006-11-01 16:54:30 · answer #5 · answered by Girl Wonder 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Numbers prove little. Any type of poll can be skewed to represent any given outcome.
2006-11-01 17:52:50 · answer #6 · answered by Bill K Atheist Goodfella 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not surprising faith gives people hope that dose not mean by any stretch of the imagination that it is correct.
I personally can say for my self that I rather be miserable with the truth than happy living a lie.
2006-11-01 16:55:14 · answer #7 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Nice article.
Say, didn't Karl Marx say that "Religion is the opiate of the people!"??
Well, whatever works for them.
Peace.
2006-11-01 16:55:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Did you know that you just proved that ignorance is bliss.
2006-11-01 17:05:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
We feed our souls.
2006-11-01 17:06:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋