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People Who Believe In Hell Tend To Be Less Happy, New Survey Shows


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Fire, brimstone, eternal suffering — hell is not a pleasant concept. But research has pointed to the societal benefits of a belief in supernatural punishment, including higher economic growth in developing countries and less crime.But there are also drawbacks, even in this life. A new study links believing in hell, and perhaps even thinking about it, with lower levels of happiness and satisfaction in life.

Similar to how thinking negative thoughts makes a person unhappy.

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