According to a new study published in the University of Illinois Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, the relationship between religion, happiness, health, and wealth is a mixed bag. I just posted a blog on this subject on “The Seeker: a personal and professional quest for truth,” which is a blog on the Chicago Tribune. Take a look: is.gd/FFxVDd

Religion has been blamed for so much human agony, and many atheists point this out when they justify their unwillingness to look any deeper. The report claims the association of religion and subjective well-being is conditional on societal circumstances. But I think we would learn more about the happiness factor in religion if we would pay more attention to the good and bad practices of religion.

What about you? It would be great to hear from a variety of thinkers what their experiences are regarding the relationship between religion and happiness. Leave your comments below. And thanks for your thoughts!