THE RELIGION GUY’S ANSWER: Yes, according to a large and growing body of scientific research this past generation. But as with most things regarding religion, the following sketch of the discussion will indicate things may not be quite so simple. Three recent articles neatly focus matters: “Some Mental-Health Benefits Are Linked to Going to Church” (Clare Ansberry, Wall Street Journal, April 16), “The True Cost of the Churchgoing Bust” (Derek Thompson, theatlantic.com, April 3), and “What Really Happens When Americans... Read more