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The Power of Forgiveness in Religious People
39:34 - 50:11 (10:37)
Religious individuals in a study showed difficulty in relating grudges but were found to be very forgiving overall, which helped battle the effects of chronic stress on their health. Studies show that religious individuals are more likely to forgive unconditionally and may have an advantage in dealing with stressful situations.
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ChapterThe Power of Forgiveness in Religious People
EpisodeHow Forgiveness Works
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Chronic stress, which can be caused by chronic anger and holding grudges, can result in a range of chronic health conditions.
42:15 - 48:04 (05:49)
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Chronic stress, which can be caused by chronic anger and holding grudges, can result in a range of chronic health conditions. A study found that individuals who rated higher in forgiveness tended to have better overall health due to their ability to battle back chronic stress.
ChapterThe Power of Forgiveness in Religious People
EpisodeHow Forgiveness Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Studies have found that while self-described religious individuals are likely to say others should be forgiven unconditionally, they may struggle when it comes to actually letting go of grudges.
48:04 - 50:11 (02:06)
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Studies have found that while self-described religious individuals are likely to say others should be forgiven unconditionally, they may struggle when it comes to actually letting go of grudges. Research suggests that religiosity may not play as big a role in forgiveness as commonly believed.