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Do we have any evidence that religion reduces bad behavior? We know some of the most religious countries (Mexico, Syria) are relatively more dangerous than more

Do we have any evidence that religion reduces bad behavior? We know some of the most religious countries (Mexico, Syria) are relatively more dangerous than more secular countries like France or China. Is there a better data source to look at here?

jiveturkey42 5y ago
You would have to adjust for all external influences. Mexico and Syria are mostly dangerous because of failed USA policies (drug war, war on terror) than their internal cultures
- mijowi 5y ago
  It probably has more to do with poverty really.
- sumedh 5y ago
  > You would have to adjust for all external influences. Or you could argue that their internal culture probably due to religion was not strong enough to fight against external influences.