here is something else i have read about recently which is equally as interesting.....
With regard to the suggestion that religion is 'useful', as it gives us a basis for good moral values and thus governance…
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while political party affiliation in the US is not a perfect indicator of religiosity, it is no secret that the 'red states' are primarily red due to the overwhelming political influence of conservative christians. If there were a strong correlation between christian conservatism and societal health, we might see some sign of it in red-state america. We don't.
Of the 25 cities with the lowest rates of violent crime, 62% are in 'blue states' and 38% are in red.
Of the 25 most dangerous cities, 76% are in red states and 24% are in blue.
In fact, three of the five most dangerous cities in the US are in the pious state of texas.
The 12 states with the highest rate of burglary are red.
24 of the 29 states with the highest rates of theft are red.
Of the 22 states with the highest rates of murder 17 are red.
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It has been noted that despite theologists and creationists alike, joining to condemn and dismiss the findings of darwinists, evolutionists and other scientists as being irrelevent to considerations of the universe and 'god'; they never the less try to use scientific methods to undermine the claims made above in the quotation. Vast amounts of money and time are spent to find a relationship between peaceful and high moral standards with a preponderance of religious belief.
So far no report of such a relationship has been published.
'nuff said.
Religion is a bag of absolute bollocks.
Incidentally if you wish to learn more, the quote is from 'Letter to a christian nation' by Sam Harris.