Anxiety Disorders and Correlations to Eating Disorders

            There is no doubt that religion plays a major role in our society today. Even though there are probably millions of different religions and denominations, you can't ignore the fact that religion is all around us. 95% of married couples and parents in America report a religious affiliation, and 90% of parents want their children to have religion (Marks, 217). 60% of parents say religion is "important" or "very important" (Marks, 218). Many American parents strive to instill their values, beliefs, traditions, and morals into their children, in hopes that it will stick and become something special for them as well. Religion definitely plays a major role in many families' lives.
             Obviously religions today are as similar as day and night, or black and white. There are always continuous disputes and arguments about theology, even within the Christian community. It seems no one can ever come to a mutual agreement. But that's what makes the United States so diverse. Even though we have all these differences around us, we seem to forget that there are many underlying similarities between religions; especially the relationship between religion and families. Many religions teach the same morals and values. Many have similar views on things like sex, drugs, marriage, education, etc.
             Loren Marks, PH.D from Louisiana State University, conducted a study on linkages between family relationships and religious experiences. He was able to find many similarities among families of completely different religions. His survey consisted of 12 married couples from different faiths and ethnicities, who considered religion to be "very important" in their lives. Christian, Jewish, Mormon, and Muslim faiths were represented in the sample. These faiths were selected for 2 reasons. One is that all 4 religions are explicitly family oriented, and second all 4 faiths claim to be monotheistic.
             Marks found th...

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