Believers are less depressed than atheists, study says

It's not a surprise.

Atheists don't believe in an afterlife.

So they have nothing to look forward to other than being worm food.

Faith has helped me thru so many difficult times in my life.

Helps to brighten the day.

Even if you don't believe, you gotta admit that religion is the opiate of the masses, it makes this life liveable.

I actually found a sense of liberation upon becoming an atheist. I was raised in a Catholic household and I just couldn't handle the doctrine involved and the bullsh*t dogma that came with it. I was tired of living everyday in fear that if I did something usually not perceived to be a big deal, I would go to hell or God would punish me. And then there was the whole ordeal on whether I should just keep going with the flow or come out, stop going to church and risk upsetting my parents. I even got confirmed because I knew that if I didn't, I'd upset my parents.

Being Christian was one of the lead factors in why I had such a sheltered childhood, and because of it, I missed out on a lot of opportunities to develop the same social skills that would have came in handy today.

I actually found a sense of liberation upon becoming an atheist. I was raised in a Catholic household and I just couldn't handle the doctrine involved and the bullsh*t dogma that came with it. I was tired of living everyday in fear that if I did something usually not perceived to be a big deal, I would go to hell or God would punish me. And then there was the whole ordeal on whether I should just keep going with the flow or come out, stop going to church and risk upsetting my parents. I even got confirmed because I knew that if I didn't, I'd upset my parents.

Being Christian was one of the lead factors in why I had such a sheltered childhood, and because of it, I missed out on a lot of opportunities to develop the same social skills that would have came in handy today.

TheFatPerson

Forget heaven and hell

Just be a good person.

There is a God but not the angry volcano God of conventional religion.

A God who loves all his children, even when they make mistakes.

Be honorable in your dealings.

Help those weaker than yourself.

No matter what the truth is vis a vis heaven/hell.

Balance is the key. Not too much sin and gluttony. Not too much church.

Rule of thumb, just try to be a good person.

[QUOTE="TheFatPerson"]

I actually found a sense of liberation upon becoming an atheist. I was raised in a Catholic household and I just couldn't handle the doctrine involved and the bullsh*t dogma that came with it. I was tired of living everyday in fear that if I did something usually not perceived to be a big deal, I would go to hell or God would punish me. And then there was the whole ordeal on whether I should just keep going with the flow or come out, stop going to church and risk upsetting my parents. I even got confirmed because I knew that if I didn't, I'd upset my parents.

Being Christian was one of the lead factors in why I had such a sheltered childhood, and because of it, I missed out on a lot of opportunities to develop the same social skills that would have came in handy today.

ZombieKiller7

Forget heaven and hell

Just be a good person.

There is a God but not the angry volcano God of conventional religion.

A God who loves all his children, even when they make mistakes.

Be honorable in your dealings.

Help those weaker than yourself.

No matter what the truth is vis a vis heaven/hell.

Balance is the key. Not too much sin and gluttony. Not too much church.

Rule of thumb, just try to be a good person.

For with much wisdom comes much sorrow...

That's interesting. I know faith has played a big part for a few people I know who worked through hard times.

That's interesting. I know faith has played a big part for a few people I know who worked through hard times.

BranKetra

It's not a surprise.Atheists don't believe in an afterlife.So they have nothing to look forward to other than being worm food.ZombieKiller7

[QUOTE="ZombieKiller7"]It's not a surprise.Atheists don't believe in an afterlife.So they have nothing to look forward to other than being worm food.kuraimen

[QUOTE="BranKetra"]

That's interesting. I know faith has played a big part for a few people I know who worked through hard times.

jesuschristmonk

[QUOTE="jesuschristmonk"][QUOTE="BranKetra"]

That's interesting. I know faith has played a big part for a few people I know who worked through hard times.

[QUOTE="jesuschristmonk"][QUOTE="BranKetra"]

That's interesting. I know faith has played a big part for a few people I know who worked through hard times.

BranKetra

[QUOTE="BranKetra"]

[QUOTE="jesuschristmonk"] I'm sure it has for some (or a lot, not like I know lol) people, but the thing I hate is that because it works for one person, religious people will go around saying that it'll work for everyone (and sadly some people believe that), when it most likely won't (for EVERYONE at least).jesuschristmonk

[QUOTE="BranKetra"]

[QUOTE="jesuschristmonk"] I'm sure it has for some (or a lot, not like I know lol) people, but the thing I hate is that because it works for one person, religious people will go around saying that it'll work for everyone (and sadly some people believe that), when it most likely won't (for EVERYONE at least).Funky_Llama

[QUOTE="jesuschristmonk"][QUOTE="kuraimen"] Yes they have, they can look forward to making a better planet and a better society. No need to believe in an afterlife for that.Iszdope

Fair dinkum dild0 ?

[QUOTE="jesuschristmonk"][QUOTE="BranKetra"] If it works for some, it's better than nothing. You know?BranKetra

[QUOTE="jesuschristmonk"]

[QUOTE="Iszdope"]

Fair dinkum dild0 ?

I asked you first remember.

You didn't answer me.

[QUOTE="BranKetra"][QUOTE="jesuschristmonk"] Yah, but I always felt sorry for people falling for false hope, and hate the people that endorse that false hope, like psychics and what not, especially when they make a business out of it. But I'll never go up to someone and straight out tell them that they are stupid for falling for something like this, or mention that the psychic (or w/e) is lieing, but I'd love to expose the endorsers of that false hope, because those people are truly evil and deserve to be punished. But I guess, like what you said, some hope is better than none lol.jesuschristmonk

Not surprised. It must suck believing that death= oblivionCapitan_Kid

I think this study is biased, after all, all the unhappy religious people blow themselves up while unhappy Atheists drudge on....

one of my favorite quotes:

'its not psychologically benifical for a person to know he is in a burning building but it might be a good idea to tell him anyway'

SEANMCAD

one of my favorite quotes:

'its not psychologically benifical for a person to know he is in a burning building but it might be a good idea to tell him anyway'

SEANMCAD

:lol: nice

[QUOTE="SEANMCAD"]

one of my favorite quotes:

'its not psychologically benifical for a person to know he is in a burning building but it might be a good idea to tell him anyway'

themajormayor

one of my favorite quotes:

'its not psychologically benifical for a person to know he is in a burning building but it might be a good idea to tell him anyway'

[QUOTE="jesuschristmonk"][QUOTE="themajormayor"] What would the burning building represent? themajormayor

More like "Earth is insignificant and won't be here forever and could be destroyed instantly if nature decided to. Humans mean nothing."

[QUOTE="themajormayor"][QUOTE="jesuschristmonk"] Reality I'm guessing.wis3boi

More like "Earth is insignificant and won't be here forever and could be destroyed instantly if nature decided to. Humans mean nothing."

[QUOTE="themajormayor"][QUOTE="jesuschristmonk"] Reality I'm guessing.wis3boi

More like "Earth is insignificant and won't be here forever and could be destroyed instantly if nature decided to. Humans mean nothing."

[QUOTE="wis3boi"]

[QUOTE="themajormayor"] What a stupid comparison then. Is reality burning us to death or what? themajormayor

More like "Earth is insignificant and won't be here forever and could be destroyed instantly if nature decided to. Humans mean nothing."

[QUOTE="themajormayor"][QUOTE="wis3boi"]

More like "Earth is insignificant and won't be here forever and could be destroyed instantly if nature decided to. Humans mean nothing."

Novotine

[QUOTE="wis3boi"]

[QUOTE="themajormayor"] What a stupid comparison then. Is reality burning us to death or what? themajormayor

More like "Earth is insignificant and won't be here forever and could be destroyed instantly if nature decided to. Humans mean nothing."

You really need to eat some mushrooms. Figure sh!t out.