[simonb]

For one, suicide rates in the developed world are on the rise: http://afsp.org/about-suicide/suicide-statistics/

[MichaelGG]

But this might be caused by all sorts of things. More people rejecting (or being more "moderate" in) religion, for instance. Or more people being able to get a more accurate view of the world. Or social acceptability changing.

Doesn't seem fair to look at overall statistics for peace and prosperity, then say "well that doesn't really count".

[f1hybrid]

If there is a rise in the curve of suicides caused by more people having an accurate view of the world, a realisation that causes them to take their own lives, I'm sure the solution is not to try to get people to believe in something that is false.

[simonb]

Of course, but all these are manifestations of the same ideological system (that also brought "peace and prosperity").