Religious Services Prevent Depression?

[Rokcet Scientist]

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-5...tudy-says/

"The person who says, 'I guess if I go to services, that will make me more optimistic' - while a possibility, that may not be true," study author Dr. Eliezer Schnall, an associate professor of clinical psychology at Yeshiva University in New York, told Reuters. "There is a correlation, but that does not mean there is causality. One could argue people who are more optimistic may be drawn to religious services."

At least they pointed out the negative effects of these things.

But religion might not always be rosy. Schnall told CNN, "there also comes with it a social strain." Religion can lead to disagreements with family members, clergy, or fellow parishioners

Depression requires independent thinking. And that is something you certainly cannot accuse people who attend 'services' of. Small wonder there is less depression amongst church-goers. They are to stupid for that.