While attending religious services has been linked with longevity, the Journal of Social Psychological and Personality Science released a study last month that religious people live longer.
Philosophy professor Dr. Shannon Holzer said this isnāt surprisingā¦and would go beyond that.
āOf course weāre going to live longer, weāve got something to live for and weāre created for a purpose,ā said Holzer.
He said atheists are not fellowshipping together with Godāand othersāas a corporate body.
āIt just makes sense that it would take a toll on their constitution and how long they will statistically live,ā said Holzer.
Other studies found non-religious groups share a common interest. However, believers were united by a commitment to a common Father.
The American Council on Science and Health found the real benefit to religious people is simply their increased level of social engagement and friendship.
Another study found the real benefit to religious people is increased level of social engagement and friendship.
āAt least for Christians, Jews and Muslims, we are created for something and thatās how we view our livesāwe have a purpose. Whereas the atheists are just merely living,ā said Holzer.