SLD
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http://www.heritage.org/research/re...act-of-religious-practice-on-social-stability
I ran into the above article while looking for some other things and thought this was interesting. Apparently,
The article goes on to cite all sorts of studies to support this contention.
But I also have read other indications that the more religious a society is, the less wealthy it tends to be, the more crime ridden, the larger the divorce rate, and the less healthy it is.
So who is right? Scientifically that is. Personal anecdotes while interesting don't counter the weight of statistics.
SLD
I ran into the above article while looking for some other things and thought this was interesting. Apparently,
Regular attendance at religious services is linked to healthy, stable family life, strong marriages, and well-behaved children. The practice of Religion also leads to a reduction in the incidence of domestic abuse, crime, substance abuse, and addiction. In addition, religious practice leads to an increase in physical and mental health, longevity, and education attainment. Moreover, these effects are intergenerational, as grandparents and parents pass on the benefits to the next generations.
The article goes on to cite all sorts of studies to support this contention.
But I also have read other indications that the more religious a society is, the less wealthy it tends to be, the more crime ridden, the larger the divorce rate, and the less healthy it is.
So who is right? Scientifically that is. Personal anecdotes while interesting don't counter the weight of statistics.
SLD