Would you say religious people are attractive and get more advantages in dating?

[jennifer_bloom]

I googled multiple wives of religious leaders and it seems a large number of these men have woman 20 times more physically attractive than they are, and many of these wives also make more money then them as well. These are long term marriages spanning past 30 and 60 years. I notice the same phenomenon in different religions, that religious people get to choose their wives from a more attractive group of people. I'm average and have never had difficulty getting smart guys because I am religious. 3 Guys who studied the same subject in STEM liked me this year.

[WhiteOwl]

I don't think this is a question that can be given a universal "yes" or "no" answer. Someone who is religious may be more attractive to other people who share the same faith, because having the same spiritual/religious beliefs is definitely a strong foundation to build on for a long term relationship. That said, two people can be equally religious but have completely different faiths or beliefs. They probably wouldn't find each other more attractive than they would anybody else who didn't share their beliefs.

I don't think someone who is non-religious would necessarily find a person more attractive because of that other person's faith. They may admire the qualities of that person, like their kindness, mildness, the way they keep themselves clean and well dressed, compassionate words, among other fine qualities. They may admire these things about that person, but not their faith itself.

[Noredcarpet]

You wrote leaders, leaders has high status in different ways. Some good, some bad. These women you say are physically more attractive, that too is considered high status. I don't think it has to do with religion. You pretty much see the same phenomen here and there. It is when two people aim for high status good or bad and so they want a partner to sort of equal themselves.