"Religious belief can cause damage to a society, contributing towards high murder rates, abortion, sexual promiscuity and suicide, according to research.
According to the study, belief in and worship of God are not only unnecessary for a healthy society but may actually contribute to social problems.
The study counters the view of believers that religion is necessary to provide the moral and ethical foundations of a healthy society."
The rest of the article can be read here:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-1798944,00.html
You thoughts?
2006-12-14 04:08:22 · 6 answers · asked by Thinx 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Europe looks better and better...
2006-12-14 04:12:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
There is a very high degree of correlation. But that does not always indicate cause and effect! Do highly troubled societies turn to religion more than wealthy and healthy societies Because they are troubled? If a society turns to religiopn does it give up on real solutions for its problems and begin a self reinforcing cycle.
How could these ideas be tested.
2006-12-14 12:17:11 · answer #2 · answered by Barabas 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you would have to question the influence on the research...was it influenced by Satan? If so the results may be tainted to influence those who sit on the fence of Commitment to God.
I think the society I live in is hindered by people, not belief in God.
2006-12-14 12:18:03 · answer #3 · answered by Buff 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is the biggest crock of sh't I have ever heard. Was that written by Satan himself.
The reason society is the way it is is the lack of belief in God.
2006-12-14 12:17:34 · answer #4 · answered by Gods child 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The facts speak for themselves, don't they...
The "most-religious" states also have the highest divorce rates... go figure.
2006-12-14 12:11:53 · answer #5 · answered by zmj 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I think they should have investigated Japan and the USSR
2006-12-14 12:11:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋