Religion can be good for your mental health

Oh yes I would agree!
But it is amazing how many people turn to religion when I'll, and how many find it helps!
Personally I have seen several miracles recently! People who can hardly walk when coming into the court, have been seen walking perfectly normally after leaving it, having been refused!

We all know mutual support is helpful to one's frame of mind.

I know you meant it, gn. I was telling jeni you weren't being sarky, just telling the truth.

I should add that I have long believed that having an optimistic and positive attitude to life is one factor of good health.

Not at all - I meant it quite genuinely. I have heard of such research before and I am happy to believe it - I just don't think there is anything supernatural about it. Of course, if you don't believe it is quite impossible to make yourself believe just because you are ill.

If the truth is sarky, so be it.

greatnan
Sarky! Tut, tut!

Yes, the placebo effect is very powerful. And, of course, having the support of any group must also be good.