31 May 2022 10:35 pm
I have seen no evidence that religion causes people to behave better. I HAVE seen evidence that people are more charitable towards people more closely related to them genetically.DeezerShoove » 31 May 2022, 10:15 pm » wrote: ↑ A very Ayn Rand expectation of the people at large.
I'm merely talking about a basic trait of being a "good person".
Not stealing, lending a hand, trying to not hold useless grudges, etc.
For some people, "knowing" God is watching is all it takes to NOT murder some asshole.
Growing a conscience is nurture not nature. Being a decent adult is taught.
It may not be that God is the answer for all, but so what if it does the job for some people?
Family, to be sure is right in the mix. The main ingredient. Wish we all had one...
In a wholesome community where everyone is religious, you will also note that they are all the same race.
Once diversity happens that cohesion breaks down. Consistently. Like clockwork. The diversity doesn't cause people to be atheist...but it does turn then into assholes.