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interesting to see that after 2 hours, theres no mention of those things that our grandparents (or their parents) would consider important to happiness. And ind
by chippy 5y ago
interesting to see that after 2 hours, theres no mention of those things that our grandparents (or their parents) would consider important to happiness. And indeed the only comment which mentions "religion" in the abstract is greyed out.
A historian in the future will have lots to make say about our present time.
One might easily posit the idea that the rejection of the ideas of whats important to happiness from our ancestors might be a large part of the reason why there's unhappiness now.
- pingeroo 5y agoI think religion is absolutely a huge factor in happiness. Some of the most deeply religious people I know are also the happiest. Conversely the most miserable people I know are not. Most religions erase uncertainties & fears that haunt us, like death of loved ones and our own. They give people purpose and a reason to live — the sense that everything will be fine in the end. I don't like when people dismiss religion and liken it to fairy tales or delusion. At a fundamental level religion is perhaps the most effective antidepressant.