William wrote: <snip>
So while the data suggest some health benefits from social > engagement, they are anything but a ringing endorsement of the health > benefits of religion or religious faith, per se. > > It would make sense to me that individuals with some sort of social support group might have lower stress and as a result longer lifespan, but of course the support group wouldn't have to be a religion. Hey, maybe mailing lists have health benefits. 8^) Doug _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
