Atheism and joy
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As far as atheism and joy, there is considerable amount of scientific evidence that suggest that theism is more conducive to mental and physical health than atheism. (see also: Atheism and health and Atheism and depression and Atheism and suicide).
In December of 2003, the University of Warwick reported:
| “ | Dr. Stephen Joseph, from the University of Warwick, said: "Religious people seem to have a greater purpose in life, which is why they are happier. Looking at the research evidence, it seems that those who celebrate the Christian meaning of Christmas are on the whole likely to be happier.[2] | ” |
Ex-atheist C.S. Lewis: Surprised by Joy
See also: C.S. Lewis
The ex-atheist C.S. Lewis in his book Surprised by Joy, wrote:
| “ | Joy, must be sharply distinguished both from Happiness and Pleasure. Joy has indeed one characteristic, and one only, in common with them; the fact that anyone who has experienced it will want it again...I doubt whether anyone who has tasted it would ever, if both were in his power, exchange it for all the pleasures in the world. But Joy is never in our power and Pleasure often is.</ref>Summary of C.S. Lewis' book Surprised by Joy</ref> | ” |