(February 4, 2013 at 7:41 pm)Creed of Heresy Wrote: John, if you are surprised at all that people believing a lie engineered to make them feel special are reportedly happier, then I've no hope for you.
I presume you're referring to religion. I expressed no surprise in the survey's findings. Your comment is rather random.
Quote:I imagine children who believe in Santa Claus are generally happier than those who realize the truth to the magic. When the illusion is dispelled, there is some disappointment. It's more fun to believe the fairy tale than to accept reality, at least to the under-matured mind, at any rate.
So, why feel sad for a religious child, or adult for that matter?
