We believe

• Autores: Robin Dunbar
• Localización: New scientist, ISSN 0262-4079, Nº. 2536, 2006, págs. 30-33
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Dunbar identifies the many benefits that religion brings to the people and to the society in general. Recent sociological studies have shown that compared with non-religious people, the actively religious are happier, live longer, suffer fewer physical and mental illnesses, and recover faster from medical interventions such as surgery. Further, religion makes a person feel very positive towards other group members. It creates a sense of brotherhood and communality.