Global Survey Links Religion and Happiness

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Global Survey Links Religion and Happiness

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Sep 1, 2011

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An analysis of the Gallop World Poll finds that there is an association with religion and increased happiness, but only in societies that lack adequate social support. Christie Nicholson reports

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Sep 1, 2011

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