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Wellbeing measures of those immigrating from Europe to the American colonies for religious freedom
PRLOG ^ | September 3, 2019 | William C. Stewart

Posted on 09/10/2019 12:47:04 PM PDT by Teleios Research

Christianity is the foundation of our Western Society. However, some deny its historical and current benefits.

Teleios, Inc. evaluated societal measures that might have influenced wellbeing in religious groups which immigrated for greater religious freedom from Europe to the 13 British colonies that would become the United States (US). Teleios tested the hypothesis if living in a freer society and being able to express the Christian religion improved potential measures for wellbeing. Teleios used Wikipedia as source material to assess Christian groups that immigrated for religious reasons from Catholic Europe between 1620-1819 (n=26).

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There was a statistical difference found when comparing the change in potential wellbeing measures in each case (P>0.0001).

With respect to the rule of law our results showed there were more restrictions on the head of government in the colonies compared to European countries (P=0.0007). Further, in the colonies there was no serfdom, less slavery, voting rights were extended, and the number of violent conflicts were reduced, in large measure because the church did not induce war as occurred in Europe.

After immigrating to America large reductions were observed in the influence of the national church (as existed with the Catholicism in Europe) on the state and individual lives, including: greater separation of church and state, reduced church authority over secular affairs, limitation of church authority to only clergy, less church rulership over geographical regions, intolerance of other religions, and removal of church based taxes.

Dr. William C. Stewart, co-founder of Teleios, commented "These compelling data provide strong evidence that Christians who immigrated from Europe developed societies built upon biblically based principles that offer enhanced educational, governmental, religious and economic benefits. Such societies furnish their citizens the opportunity to live in freedom and experience a better life for their themselves, their children, as well as their future generations."

This study suggests that when Christian based groups seeking freedom of worship immigrated from catholic areas in Europe to the US early in the country's history found greater religious, economic, governmental and educational freedom.

1 posted on 09/10/2019 12:47:04 PM PDT by Teleios Research
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To: Teleios Research

Gosh, Willie...

It sure looks like you’re just here to promote your own material.

http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/by:teleiosresearch/index?tab=articles

What’s up with that?


2 posted on 09/10/2019 12:50:11 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: Teleios Research

Dang, Willy...
It looks like you’ve been posting nothing but your own material since 2014.

http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/by:teleiosresearch/index?tab=articles

Could it be that you’re just around here to promote yourself?

Might it be that, Willy?


3 posted on 09/10/2019 1:27:12 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: Teleios Research
Teleios used Wikipedia ...

Fail.

Any reputable teacher would have given you a zero for this.

If you are unable to do research from reputable sources rather then using Wikipedia your study is worthless.

Next time don't be so lazy.

4 posted on 09/10/2019 2:56:30 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (Human beings don't behave rationally. We rationalize our behavior.)
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