April 14, 2012

Religion Makes People Happier, But Why?

Philip Moeller, Chicago Tribune

While it provides many health benefits, pinning down the precise effects of belief in God is difficult

Choral singing is great for health: It engages people mentally and physically. There is also a strong social networking benefit of a shared activity that is often emotionally uplifting. Now, if this experience occurs in a church service, does it produce even greater well-being and happiness? Is there, in short, a God dividend?

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