Can improved mental health support replace religion?

[L8Gr8Apost8]

Originally Posted by ElijahAstin

This guy gets it!

Sex, drugs, and Rock & Roll. The unholy Trinity of the righteous dudes.

[ElijahAstin]

Originally Posted by L8Gr8Apost8

Sex, drugs, and Rock & Roll. The unholy Trinity of the righteous dudes.

Billy Joel being a Jewish atheist, incidentally enough, who has had his share of mental health-related rough patches.

[CorporateCowboy]

Originally Posted by cb2008

Both are important in their own spheres, neither can be replaced by the other. Eduction does not replace spirituality.

It’s possible for education (relative to philosophy) to replace spirituality; however, spirituality cannot replace education.

[rabbit33]

Well, that's just silly. It's like saying "can regular aerobic exercise replace religion?"

The things that tend toward improved mental health aren't a zero sum game. They all magnify each other.

[Prycejosh1987]

Originally Posted by Peter600

My question is more generic that that - will overall good mental health support and understanding replace religion?

I believe the two can be one and the same, the benefits of faith can improve an persons mentality, but that depends on a persons perspective of faith. an atheist can have a good mindset but bad ideals. That being said alot of believers think like atheists. So i guess it depends of practice and study of what is good, right and helpful for all.