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==Atheism and Mental Health and Physical Health==
==Atheism and Mental Health and Physical Health==
The is considerable amount of scientific evidence that suggests that theism is more conducive to mental and physical health.<ref>http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2001-rst/921.html</ref><ref>http://www.scienceblog.com/community/older/2003/A/20037338.html</ref> The prestigious [[Mayo Clinic]] reported the following on December 11, 2001:
The is considerable amount of scientific evidence that suggests that theism is more conducive to mental and physical health than atheism.<ref>http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2001-rst/921.html</ref><ref>http://www.scienceblog.com/community/older/2003/A/20037338.html</ref> The prestigious [[Mayo Clinic]] reported the following on December 11, 2001:
In an article also published in this issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Mayo Clinic researchers reviewed published studies, meta-analyses, systematic reviews and subject reviews that examined the association between religious involvement and spirituality and physical health, mental health, health-related quality of life and other health outcomes.
In an article also published in this issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Mayo Clinic researchers reviewed published studies, meta-analyses, systematic reviews and subject reviews that examined the association between religious involvement and spirituality and physical health, mental health, health-related quality of life and other health outcomes.
In regards to data that relates to mental health and atheism, in December of 2003, the University of Warwick reported the following:
In regards to data that relates to mental health and atheism, in December of 2003, the University of Warwick reported the following:
Dr Stephen Joseph, from the University of Warwick, said: "Religious people seem to have a greater purpose in life, which is why they are happier. Looking at the research evidence, it seems that those who celebrate the Christian meaning of [[Christmas]] are on the whole likely to be happier.<ref>http://www.scienceblog.com/community/older/2003/A/20037338.html</ref>
Dr Stephen Joseph, from the University of Warwick, said: "Religious people seem to have a greater purpose in life, which is why they are happier. Looking at the research evidence, it seems that those who celebrate the Christian meaning of [[Christmas]] are on the whole likely to be happier.<ref>http://www.scienceblog.com/community/older/2003/A/20037338.html</ref>
== Reasonable Explanations for Atheism ==
== Reasonable Explanations for Atheism ==
''For More Information Please See'': [[Causes of Atheism]]
''For More Information Please See'': [[Causes of Atheism]]