Diversity Q & A

Does being religious make you a better person?

Sujato

It has certainly made me a better person but maybe I just wasn't very good to start with!  My religion has made me more compassionate; I care more for others.  It has also given me a way of seeing the world that has brought me a lot of peace.  But I'm still very imperfect.  Religion won't solve your problems for you.  There are plenty of wonderful people in the world who have no religion; I admire them for their independence and courage.