| − | A lack of [[faith]] can also be a primary cause of anxiety (see: [[Atheism and anxiety]] and [[Atheism and emotional problems]] and [[Atheism and mental illness]] and [[Atheism and cowardice]]). "Having an intrinsic religious orientation was found to be positively correlated with self-esteem and happiness, as well as inversely correlated with anxiety, depressive symptoms, and social dysfunction (Maltby et al. 1999; Maltby and Day 2003; Lewis et al. 2005; Navara and James 2005)." (See: [https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10943-016-0335-3 Divine Emotions: On the Link Between Emotional Intelligence and Religious Belief], ''Journal of Religion and Health'', December 2017, Volume 56, Issue 6, pp 1998–2009). In addition, a false perception of reality, an exaggerated dependence on things outside of one's control, and a lack of meaningful purpose can be contributing causes. | + | A lack of [[faith]] can also be a primary cause of anxiety (see: [[Atheism and anxiety]] and [[Atheism and emotional problems]] and [[Atheism and mental illness]] and [[Atheism and cowardice]]). "Having an intrinsic [[Religion|religious]] orientation was found to be positively correlated with self-esteem and happiness, as well as inversely correlated with anxiety, depressive symptoms, and social dysfunction (Maltby et al. 1999; Maltby and Day 2003; Lewis et al. 2005; Navara and James 2005)." (See: [https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10943-016-0335-3 Divine Emotions: On the Link Between Emotional Intelligence and Religious Belief], ''Journal of Religion and Health'', December 2017, Volume 56, Issue 6, pp 1998–2009). In addition, a false perception of reality, an exaggerated dependence on things outside of one's control, and a lack of meaningful purpose can be contributing causes. |