Sense Of Purpose Comes From Faith In God

In a landmark study in the UK it has been found that teens who have a faith in God are much more likely to feel that their live has a sense of purpose. This has serious advantages. With that sense of purpose comes a sense of self-esteem that is not available to the non religious. As a matter of fact suicide becomes a relatively common thought. One in four without faith contemplate suicide.

Over 23,000 students in urban schools between the age of 13 - 15 were interviewed for the study. It also found that non-religious teens also were ruled by irrational beliefs and superstitions. A disadvantage for Christians was that they reported that they were bullied more often due to their convictions.

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