Can Religion Cure the Loneliness Epidemic?
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America is suffering from a loneliness epidemic. Some groups have suggested religious communities may be key to solving it. Could it help? Those arguing “yes” say it gives people regular social contact, support systems, and a sense of purpose that could combat isolation. Those arguing “no” say that secular options would provide better, broad-based solutions. Now we debate: Can Religion Cure the Loneliness Epidemic?
Arguing Yes:
Harold Koenig, Director of Duke University’s Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health
Chris Murphy, Senator from Connecticut
Arguing No:
Ruth Whippman, Author of "America the Anxious: How Our Pursuit of Happiness Is Creating a Nation of Nervous Wrecks" and "BOYMOM: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity."
Dan Barker, Co-President of the Freedom from Religion Foundation
Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates
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Religion is hands down the biggest ongoing scam ever perpetrated on humanity. Just about every major problem in the world is caused by one religious group against another. Religion began when the first scoundrel met the first fool. Voltaire.