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Originally Posted by tsurara  I agree with all but 6. |
And yet survey after survey shows that those with a strong spiritual commitment has a 24% increased chance of having a lasting marriage and a strong, united, family.(same book as source)
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Religion linked to stronger family relationships Quote:
Adolescents in families actively involved in religious activities tend to enjoy stronger family relationships than youths whose families have less or no religious involvement, a new University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study shows.
The research, part of the larger UNC-based National Study of Youth and Religion, revealed significant statistical links between religion and family ties, said study director Dr. Christian Smith.
"We found that of the 27 family relationship variables we examined for this report, all were significantly related to some dimension of family religious involvement, after controlling for the possible effects of other social and economic factors," said Smith, professor of sociology.
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Getting Religion: How Teens Come to Faith Quote:
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The benefits of strong faith, though, extend far beyond mere spiritual identity. Having deep roots of faith is associated with "lower levels of depression, higher levels of 'other centeredness' and stronger moral commitments (honesty, fairness, choosing reconciliation over vengeance, respecting the dignity of others, and avoiding gluttony and sexual promiscuity)."3 Further, those teens that get religion and practice their faith by attending church regularly, usually stay in school, thus having greater career opportunities, stronger marriages and families, and less divorce. |
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Like it or not it is a contributing factor for those wishing to build a strong family. Don't have one? Your percentage chance of succeeding decreases, you just have to decide if it is worth it to you.
Oh, and those who have a strong spiritual belief are also more likely to teach their children discipline too so there you go.
