Belief In Satan, Hell Linked To Greater Stress

Belief in traditional supernatural forces, like the devil, hell, and witchcraft, is linked to higher stress levels and weaker coping skills, according to a large-scale study of over 3,000 UK adults.
Only these traditional beliefs showed negative mental health impacts, beliefs in psychic abilities or precognition (New Age beliefs) had no significant connection to stress or coping.
Researchers suggest traditional paranormal beliefs may reflect a fear of external, uncontrollable forces, potentially leading to avoidant coping styles that worsen stress rather than relieve it.