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Religion Is Nature’s Antidepressant | Robert Sapolsky

Practically all cultures have religions. Its a good system to reduce stress - because…

belief that someone is in control of a chaotic world

there is a purpose to this world

there is a benevolent person who listens

and prefers to listen to people who look like you, live like you, etc.

There is good research on health benefits of being religious

And that is independent of these factors…

Community support

fewer life-style risks(Less drinking, unsafe sex, etc)

Religion Is Nature’s Antidepressant

Religion Is Nature’s Antidepressant | Robert Sapolsky