New studies from the world’s leading research institutions show that Christians who actively practice their faith are more hopeful, less likely to become unhappy during times of global crisis and isolation, and more likely to lend a hand to fellow citizens.
Two studies showed that religious believers in the U.K. suffered less during the COVID-19 pandemic— and the stronger their faith, the less they suffered. Meanwhile, a third survey in the U.S. found that regular churchgoers were the least likely Americans to describe themselves as lonely, and were far more likely to be satisfied with life and volunteer for charity in more normal times.
“[B]eing religious significantly reduces the negative mental health outcomes associated with COVID-19,” concluded researchers based in the U.K., Australia, and India. Strong faith decreased suffering during a COVID-19 infection…
