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Via David Galbraith

Times Online - RELIGIOUS belief can cause damage to a society, contributing towards high murder rates, abortion, sexual promiscuity and suicide, according to research published today.

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 widely held fear that a Godless citizenry must experience societal disaster is therefore refuted.” Original paper from Journal of Religion and Society.