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Picture of friendly 83 year old not available. I was too busy talking to him.
Later in the day, I was reading an article in the November 2005 National Geographic about longevity, and one aspect that I noted was that having religion gives you an additional 2 years in life expectancy.
I don't think atheism is dangerous per se, because I think it depends on how you apply your beliefs. I have a family down the street who are devout fundamentalist Christians, except they don't apply any of the love thy neighbour tenets, or really live up to Jesus' examples in any way that I can tell, sadly. They have a scowl and swear words for myself and my kids and have always ignored the smiles and waves they've received. I, on the other, am a happy guy. At least today, anyways. :-)
So... I fully expect I'll get those 2 years, and they won't.
Be happy - your life depends on it!
P.S. Also, stay active, eat right,and be sociable.
I don't think atheism is dangerous per se, because I think it depends on how you apply your beliefs. I have a family down the street who are devout fundamentalist Christians, except they don't apply any of the love thy neighbour tenets, or really live up to Jesus' examples in any way that I can tell, sadly. They have a scowl and swear words for myself and my kids and have always ignored the smiles and waves they've received. I, on the other, am a happy guy. At least today, anyways. :-)
So... I fully expect I'll get those 2 years, and they won't.
Be happy - your life depends on it!
P.S. Also, stay active, eat right,and be sociable.
P.P.S. Yes, I know that there are more religious people like my newfound friend than are like my neighbours.
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