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Religious Brits are happier and more satisfied with life.

Jane Benson  

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People of faith are "significantly" happier than atheists and non-religious people, new research has found. 

The study of 2,004 UK adults found that they are also more optimistic and resilient than their unbelieving neighbours. 

Among religious Britons, nearly three quarters (73%) said they had "good psychological wellbeing", compared to only half (49%) of atheists.

It was a similar story with levels of happiness, life satisfaction and other areas of mental wellbeing.

Over three quarters of religious people (76%) described themselves as happy. Just over half of atheists (52%) said the same. 

While over three quarters of religious people (76%) reported being satisfied with life, only 53% of atheists agreed.

The findings suggested that religious people may endure life's knocks better as 76% said they felt confident to handle the challenges of life. Only 56% of atheists felt this way.  CT.