UK Churchgoers are Happier than Non-Churchgoers
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Joel Edwards, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance said, �There's no doubt that happiness is a sought after commodity in our culture. This survey makes it clear that Christian values and the community of faith support and promote happier lifestyles in a world filled with many challenges today. Little wonder therefore that the survey also tells us that despite the negative associations people have with the Christian faith and evangelicalism in particular, Christianity still has a great deal to offer people seeking happiness."
Peter Kerridge, Chief Executive of Premier Radio said, �Christianity is a positive and affirming religion. Many Christians are happy because they feel supported and loved by God. It�s not that attending church or reading the Bible alone will make everyone happier, but I believe that many people can gain support or form a relationship with God through those activities, which, will, in turn, improve their outlook on life.�
The poll also showed that 70 per cent of people (and 50 per cent of those with no faith) believed Christian principles were still valid in today�s society.
Joel Edwards, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance said, �I think Christian values are considered important to millions of people in the UK because the positive benefits to society and individual relationships are all too clear. Forgiveness, respect, hope and trust are rooted in the Christian faith and they are the antidote to a culture that is being railroaded into an individualistic, rights-orientated mentality.�
In other findings, 74 per cent said children should be brought up with Christian values and 71 per cent agreed that Christianity should continue to be taught in Britain�s schools. The results make surprising reading given the recent controversy surrounding admission to church schools and the teaching of creationism.
