Christianity and its effect on self-worth

[Thumpalumpacus]

@OP:

If god doesn't exist, then this doctrine, which you find disgusting, was created by men, and was popular enough to spread around the world and be followed at least nominally by 1 in 3 people.

Point is that your own argument indicates that people are pretty sick and twisted.

Reading the news headlines indicates the same.

Well, thanks, Captain Obvious.

Now, if your god does exist, the question arises -- how can a perfect creator make such shoddy product?

Oh, that's right -- he made us in his own image.

Tell me again how good he is, now.

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Often it seems that Christians are very self righteous in spite of all this effort to make them humble.

Fixed, for emphasis.

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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“ A meta-analysis of all studies, both published and unpublished, relating to religious involvement and longevity was carried out in 2000.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

Link to the studies. You're not a trustworthy reporter.

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Et to Brute

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Of course you can't. I've seen enough of what you say to understand that you completely lack genuine human empathy.

I can empathize with most people but, with the attitude you have towards the Christians here what reason have you given me to do so, answer none.

GC

So much for "turn the other cheek".