I find it interesting not a single theist has posted in this thread.
As I mentioned, I care about truth. I don't give a shit, Min, about isolated examples that may or may not be valid (the Holocaust is not one such "valid" example). The Israel/Palestine conflict is a clear example of the harm that can be done.
The fact is, like or not, that religious attendance is a positive determinant of health.
As I mentioned, I care about truth. I don't give a shit, Min, about isolated examples that may or may not be valid (the Holocaust is not one such "valid" example). The Israel/Palestine conflict is a clear example of the harm that can be done.
The fact is, like or not, that religious attendance is a positive determinant of health.
For Religion & Health see:[/b][/size] Williams & Sternthal. (2007). Spirituality, religion and health: Evidence and research directions. Med. J. Aust., 186(10), S47-S50. -LINK
The WIN/Gallup End of Year Survey 2013 found the US was perceived to be the greatest threat to world peace by a huge margin, with 24% of respondents fearful of the US followed by: 8% for Pakistan, and 6% for China. This was followed by 5% each for: Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, North Korea. -LINK
"That's disgusting. There were clean athletes out there that have had their whole careers ruined by people like Lance Armstrong who just bended thoughts to fit their circumstances. He didn't look up cheating because he wanted to stop, he wanted to justify what he was doing and to keep that continuing on." - Nicole Cooke
The WIN/Gallup End of Year Survey 2013 found the US was perceived to be the greatest threat to world peace by a huge margin, with 24% of respondents fearful of the US followed by: 8% for Pakistan, and 6% for China. This was followed by 5% each for: Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, North Korea. -LINK
"That's disgusting. There were clean athletes out there that have had their whole careers ruined by people like Lance Armstrong who just bended thoughts to fit their circumstances. He didn't look up cheating because he wanted to stop, he wanted to justify what he was doing and to keep that continuing on." - Nicole Cooke