Does Being Religious Promote Well-Being?

Plenty of studies over the last two decades have found that people who have some sort of religious faith tend to have somewhat better psychological well-being than those who aren’t religious. These results have been obtained not only in the United States, which stands out among developed countries for its high levels of religiosity but for a number of other countries as well. These findings have even made their way into introductory psychology textbooks, where the message is clear: Being religious boosts mental health. Read Full Article »