Aiza, your research shows one thing. You are trying to make it show another. It is apparent that you have an agenda, but don't expect me to buy into it. You want to confuse cause and effect here and expect rational minds to agree. The evidence you supply only paints a picture of the sedative effect of religion. Allow me to explain for you in simple terms.
Your claim: Religious people are more stable, less aggressive and hostile, and less suicidal.
A similar claim could be made about people on lithium.
My contention that religion serves as a drug stands.
Now,
Your claim: Religious people are more self-controlled, careful, thoughtful and high-minded.
You provide no evidence of this.
My contention that you are full of shit stands.
Your claim: Religious people are more stable, less aggressive and hostile, and less suicidal.
A similar claim could be made about people on lithium.
My contention that religion serves as a drug stands.
Now,
Your claim: Religious people are more self-controlled, careful, thoughtful and high-minded.
You provide no evidence of this.
My contention that you are full of shit stands.
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