Christianity and its effect on self-worth

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Concerning atheism and health, there is considerable amount of scientific evidence that suggest that theism is more conducive to mental and physical health than atheism [2]
The prestigious Mayo Clinic reported the following on December 11, 2001:
“ In an article also published in this issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Mayo Clinic researchers reviewed published studies, meta-analyses, systematic reviews and subject reviews that examined the association between religious involvement and spirituality and physical health, mental health, health-related quality of life and other health outcomes.
The authors report a majority of the nearly 350 studies of physical health and 850 studies of mental health that have used religious and spiritual variables have found that religious involvement and spirituality are associated with better health outcomes.[3]
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The Iona Institute reported:
“ A meta-analysis of all studies, both published and unpublished, relating to religious involvement and longevity was carried out in 2000. Forty-two studies were included, involving some 126,000 subjects. Active religious involvement increased the chance of living longer by some 29%, and participation in public religious practices, such as church attendance, increased the chance of living longer by 43%.[4][5] ”
In December of 2003, the University of Warwick reported:
“ Dr. Stephen Joseph, from the University of Warwick, said: "Religious people seem to have a greater purpose in life, which is why they are happier. Looking at the research evidence, it seems that those who celebrate the Christian meaning of Christmas are on the whole likely to be happier.[6] ”
See also: Atheism and depression and Atheism and suicide and Atheism and alcoholism
Duke University has established the Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health.[7] The Duke University Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health is based in the Center for Aging at Duke and gives opportunities for scholarly trans-disciplinary conversation and the development of collaborative research projects.[8] In respect to the atheism and mental and physical health, the center offers many studies which suggest that theism is more beneficial than atheism.[9]

This sounds to me that atheist are less well adjusted than Christians, so to me the O.P. i wrong in the assessment of Christians.

GC

The only real reason is the happier you are the longer you live so whats the point anyways and i really don't care. Ill live a long life great ill keep having fun if i die young oh well.

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This sounds to me that atheist are less well adjusted than Christians, so to me the O.P. i wrong in the assessment of Christians.

GC

How about a link to the actual study in question instead of just quoting it from whatever source?

Its a biased study.
compare these 2 sites and you will see how bad his argument is.
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2012/08/...countries/

compare top 10 countries to the life expectancy.

http://www.infoplease.com/world/statisti...untry.html

really funny knowing that japan has a better life expectancy for being mostly non religious and atheist.