Americans have been turning away from organized religion for decades — but recent research suggests that trend might be stalling out. And studies do show that people affiliated with a religion tend to be happier and healthier. So should more people be joining up? And are there ways to make some of the most ancient religions a little more modern, or at least more open to progressive ideas? If not, where else can people find community and a sense of belonging? Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Shadi Hamid discuss the usefulness, or not, of religion.
Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/impromptu/are-you-there-god-im-lonely/
Author : Chris Suellentrop, Damir Marusic, Hadley Robinson, Regina de Heer
Publish date : 2025-04-25 18:28:00
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