Religious v Irreligious societies. Any comments about this study?

Question

The conclusion to be drawn from the study was that high levels of irreligion do not automatically result in a breakdown of civilization, a rise in immoral behavior, or in "sick societies." Quite the opposite seems to be the case. Furthermore, religion is clearly not the simple and single path to righteous societies that religious fundamentalists seem to think it is. This fact must be vigorously asserted in response to the proclamations of politically active theists. From small-town school boards to the floor of the Senate, conservative Christians are championing religion as the solution to America's societal problems. However, their pious "solution" is highly dubious and clearly not supported by the best available research of social science.

Belief in God may provide comfort to the individual believer, but, at the societal level, its results do not compare at all favorably with that of the more secular societies. When seeking a more civil, just, safe, humane, and healthy society, one is more likely to find it among those nations ranking low in religious faith-contrary to the preaching of religious folks.

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Answer 1

Secularism is an accomplishment, an overcoming of ancient superstitions, and so it is not at all surprising that it would correlate positively with good outcomes.

Religion has had thousands of years to solve social problems, and it has failed to do so. Let's give something else a chance now.

Answer 2

You are absolutely correct. Secularism does not lead to break-down of culture. Religion is only one of many source of moral values. But freedom and economic stability are the keys. Societies lead by either militant religion or militant anti-religion have always produced tyranny.

Answer 3

I assume you are talking about Nazism and Communism.