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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm having a hard time seeing the benefits of organized religion, especially fundamental sects like Evangelicalism Christianity. To believe in a book written 2000 years ago about a man who died, rose again, and burning bushes, and a big ark...doesn't it just seem a little far-fetched? [b]Studies also shows adherents to organized religions are more close minded, than agnostics, atheists and people who are just generally spiritual. [/b]What keeps you wrapped up in it? How can you disregard the thousands of other religions around the world and say "no, this is it. This is the one. I know it. Those others are wrong and something bad will happen to them for not believing in my religion."? Is that not a divisive mindset? I also worry about children being indoctrinated so early. They have no control over their beliefs and those neural synapses that form memories are so comprised at such a young age. Okay, thanks for listening.[/quote]

What studies are you referring to?

Studies do show that religious people are happier, healthier, and more engaged with their families than non-religious people.

http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2012/04/12/religion-makes-people-happierbut-why

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/how-happiness/200806/happiness-and-religion-happiness-religion

http://www.livescience.com/9090-religion-people-happier-hint-god.html[/quote]

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