Posts Tagged ‘friends’
Opponents of the legalization of marijuana are rapidly losing the battle. But that does not mean faith groups are powerless in protecting their flocks from marijuana use. Some new studies are showing religion may help prevent or limit marijuana abuse, and may be particularly effective for minors who may be increasingly vulnerable as legal marijuana becomes more easily accessible.
[Read Full Column...]Having trouble being thankful? New research suggests one possible solution: Keep your friends close, and your religious friends closer. A national study of worshipers found that individuals who had more friends in their congregations were more likely to be grateful to God and ultimately report better health and fewer symptoms of depression.
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October 15th, 2021 - Study: Religion soothed evangelicals at start of COVID. Politics put them at risk.
September 17th, 2021 - Abortion just isn’t the motivating issue for evangelicals it once was
August 9th, 2021 - Curmudgeons or not, atheists like those of other faiths more than Christians do, study finds
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