Here’s an interesting study from the Heritage Foundation: Why Religion Matters Even More: The Impact of Religious Practice on Social Stability.
Patrick F. Fagan, William H. G. FitzGerald Research Fellow in Family and Cultural Issues, writes: “The practice of religion is a powerful antidote to many of our nation’s pressing social problems, many of which have reached historically high proportions.”
The report demonstrates that regular religious practice positively affects a multitude of social issues, including marriage and family relations; mental and physical health; drug, tobacco, and alcohol use; educational attainment; and happiness and well-being.