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almightygarlicdoggo t1_ito3yfv wrote

Reply to comment by DaeronDaDaring in Top sources of meaning across different countries by PaulHasselbaink

There's nothing wrong with faith being a priority, but it's wrong, and a bit sad, when this graph points out that in the US faith is a bigger priority than health, society or hobbies. Especially health.

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autarky_architect t1_itooeaz wrote

Maybe so, but faith is an important part of spiritual health ,spiritual health is an important part of mental health,and mental health is a significant part of physical health and hygiene.

A person's faith is often cited as the driving force for why they were willing to help others (especially in times of personal danger) .

To argue faith somehow undermines a person's priority to health or society is simply naive.

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pk10534 t1_itog3w7 wrote

It's not a zero sum game though. I can be Christian or Muslim and feel very devoted to my faith and still take great care of my health. I don't wake up and have to choose between my priorities being my hobbies and having faith. Ranking my faith above health for my values does not mean I don't take care of myself just as much as somebody with no faith.

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Truthirdare t1_itpbnec wrote

Not surprised faith was a priority in the US. People of faith often spend much of their social time in their church activities, volunteering, bible study, choir, etc. I am lucky to be in good health so don’t think a lot about it. But I pray daily and am appreciative of my faith. And as a Christian, we believe in the resurrection and afterlife, which is kind of a big deal. So, not surprising to me at all that faith made one of the top sources of meaning. I know my Jewish and Muslim neighbors feel the same.

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desnyr t1_ito6zwx wrote

Health or society should be number one. Those are really the true things that guarantee survival in a society. Not going to live very long being obese or depressed.

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