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marylandblue

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15. I said "evidence" not "proof," and the article say does religion is beneficial on balance.

Reply to Major Nikon (Reply #14)

Wed Apr 3, 2019, 06:41 PM

Apr 2019

"The evidence suggests that, on balance, religious involvement is generally conducive to better mental health. In addition, patients with psychiatric disorders frequently use religion to cope with their distress."

And yeah, magic rocks probably work too.

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Christian Jail Chaplain Fired for Saying He Has a "Mandate" to Convert Muslims [View all] NeoGreen Apr 2019 OP

A Spiritual Lens Cartoonist Apr 2019 #1

In all fairness to prisoners, the truth is that they are in jail and it stinks. marylandblue Apr 2019 #2

I don't blame them, but I can certainly blame the people preying on them Major Nikon Apr 2019 #3

We don't even have enough mental health services for people on the outside. marylandblue Apr 2019 #4

So we don't have resources for mental health Major Nikon Apr 2019 #5

It helps people. It keeps them calm and cooperative. It doesn't hurt them. marylandblue Apr 2019 #6

Your argument would apply equally well to homeopathy Major Nikon Apr 2019 #7

It's not so clear cut on mental health. Or prison management. marylandblue Apr 2019 #9

You don't think mental health in the US is science based? Major Nikon Apr 2019 #10

Not my point. marylandblue Apr 2019 #11

The difference is one of those two things is science based Major Nikon Apr 2019 #12

There actually is evidence that religion can improve mental health. marylandblue Apr 2019 #13

That's not what your link says Major Nikon Apr 2019 #14

I said "evidence" not "proof," and the article say does religion is beneficial on balance. marylandblue Apr 2019 #15

You said evidence religion can improve mental health Major Nikon Apr 2019 #16

I stated it in my own words, then you gave an irrelevant response marylandblue Apr 2019 #17

If you want to argue we should be spending tax dollars on a placebo, go ahead Major Nikon Apr 2019 #18

I want to argue that mental health is not what you think it is marylandblue Apr 2019 #20

Embracing religion also often helps convince the state you're a productive member of society again Pope George Ringo II Apr 2019 #8

Well, he does have such a mandate, if he follows the teachings of Jesus. Mariana Apr 2019 #19

why can't they just agree that all Gods are the same God, just demigoddess Apr 2019 #21