| − | 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]]).<ref>[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</ref><ref>[https://medicalxpress.com/news/2009-03-brain-differences-believers-non-believers.html Researchers find brain differences between believers and non-believers], Medical Xpress website</ref><ref>[http://phys.org/news/2009-03-brain-differences-believers-non-believers.html Researchers find brain differences between believers and non-believers], Phys.org, March 4, 2009</ref> 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]] and [[Atheism and mental toughness]]).<ref>[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</ref><ref>[https://medicalxpress.com/news/2009-03-brain-differences-believers-non-believers.html Researchers find brain differences between believers and non-believers], Medical Xpress website</ref><ref>[http://phys.org/news/2009-03-brain-differences-believers-non-believers.html Researchers find brain differences between believers and non-believers], Phys.org, March 4, 2009</ref> 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. |