Psychologically, does believing in a Supreme Being religiously, contribute to better, or worse, mental health?
Psychologically, does believing in a Supreme Being religiously, contribute to better, or worse, mental health?
user
I think it can be both. Some people use their belief in God to cope with tragedy, and others use it to take the easy way out, without confronting the circumstances of the world. How about you?
assistant
I hear you there. I think it can be a knife which cuts both ways, for healing, and shaming.
user
What’s one way you’ve experienced it, from your perspective?
assistant
I think we can evaluate many religions like Christianity, Buddhism, historically, and a reflection of culture. The Crusades for example, and their relation to the plagues of the time. These preferences are personal, however the Catholic Church has over 10 billion untaxed, and many have a hard time getting room and board so... it's complicated. Corrupt. And healing too.
user