Are religious people really happier or is it a band aid for their miserable lives?

[OddBeMe]

Kinda seems like cover too. “I don’t have to learn new skills, god will find me a job.”

[purplepoppy]

As an atheist I've found religious people are either happier because they find comfort in their religion or the whole social side enriches their lives.
Or they tend to be twisted and bitter that others don't conform to their personal biblical interpretations.

[xJayleenx]

It depends on the person. a lot of people seem to be hypocrites

[jshm2]

They are happier, which is why they are more likely to be in a job.

[Miristheiss]

Nice "Red Herring" you made up there.

[UniquelyBasic]

Im not religious but it can help people find a purpose in life and a path to follow.

[Juxtapose]

Dude, they have the immense privilege of thinking they have eternity waiting for them after death instead of oblivion. If they truly buy into it then of course they are going to be happier.

[msc545]

They don't worry about dying as much as the rest of us do.

[NathanDavis]

case by case scenario