I am not religious. Religion does not agree with my logic or rationality. It is not my intent to start a religious debate, although that may happen. lol My question is:
By those whom are religious having religious belief to provide some of lifes unanswered questions, are religious people happier in life compared to those whom are non religious with many unanswered questions?
“The fact that a believer is happier than a skeptic is no more to the point than the fact that a drunken man is happier than a sober one.” George Bernard Shaw
Oh LGirl thankyou. I was twisting my mind round an intelligent reply. Yours will suffice
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