I found both of these articles on the same day.
On the one hand, Michael Shermer argues that religion does not increase morality. Morality has increased only by secular, Enlightenment values.
On the other hand, Megan Brandsrud reports that religion is good for one's health and well-being.
I'm not wholly convinced by either argument. Together, however, they point out the fact that religion is a mixed bag. To use Charles Kimball's terms: authentic religion increases human well-being; corrupt religion is destructive of the human spirit.
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