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In reply to the discussion: No, Muslims Are Not More Violent Than People of Other Religions. Here Are the Facts to Prove It. [View all]cleanhippie
(19,705 posts)54. That's not enirely true.
Happiness: The most secular nations in the world report the highest levels of happiness among their population.
Altruism: Secular nations such as those in Scandinavia donate the most money and supportive aid, per capita, to poorer nations. Zuckerman also reports that two studies show that, during the Holocaust, "the more secular people were, the more likely they were to rescue and help persecuted Jews."
Outlooks and Values: Zuckerman, citing numerous studies, shows that atheists and agnostics, when compared to religious people, are actually less likely to be nationalistic, racist, anti-Semitic, dogmatic, ethnocentric, and authoritarian. Secularism also correlates to higher education levels. Atheists and other secular people are also much more likely to support women's rights and gender equality, as well as gay and lesbian rights. Religious individuals are more likely to support government use of torture.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/our-humanity-naturally/201103/misinformation-and-facts-about-secularism-and-religion
http://pitweb.pitzer.edu/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2014/12/FAC-Zuckerman-Sociology-Compass.pdf
Altruism: Secular nations such as those in Scandinavia donate the most money and supportive aid, per capita, to poorer nations. Zuckerman also reports that two studies show that, during the Holocaust, "the more secular people were, the more likely they were to rescue and help persecuted Jews."
Outlooks and Values: Zuckerman, citing numerous studies, shows that atheists and agnostics, when compared to religious people, are actually less likely to be nationalistic, racist, anti-Semitic, dogmatic, ethnocentric, and authoritarian. Secularism also correlates to higher education levels. Atheists and other secular people are also much more likely to support women's rights and gender equality, as well as gay and lesbian rights. Religious individuals are more likely to support government use of torture.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/our-humanity-naturally/201103/misinformation-and-facts-about-secularism-and-religion
http://pitweb.pitzer.edu/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2014/12/FAC-Zuckerman-Sociology-Compass.pdf
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No, Muslims Are Not More Violent Than People of Other Religions. Here Are the Facts to Prove It. [View all]
KamaAina
Nov 2015
OP
a ringing endorsement: "my" religion is less murderous than "your" religion lol (not referring to
msongs
Nov 2015
#2
The fact that he hasn't published his work anywhere for people to review makes me question more
Lee-Lee
Nov 2015
#49
It's mostly evangelical atheists trying to prove how smart they are by insulting others.
Maedhros
Nov 2015
#41
As long as people believe they are fighting for an invisible man in the sky, we're screwed
NightWatcher
Nov 2015
#12
I'm the first to realize we often rationalize many imaginary things as more tangible...
LanternWaste
Nov 2015
#24
Militarism, mutual defense alliances and imperialism had a lot to do with many of those wars.
herding cats
Nov 2015
#14
This is so fucking deceitful-- and when it's begun with an accusation of bigotry, it's particularly
Marr
Nov 2015
#17
Nobody that supports violence against Muslims, Netanyahu and his aggressive wars,
cpwm17
Nov 2015
#19
Bigotry is about being unfair to religious minorities, not just sexual minorities.
closeupready
Nov 2015
#33
The problem comes from toppling secular regimes and supporting fundamentalist regimes and rebels.
CJCRANE
Nov 2015
#21
I would venture to suggest that a gay couple holding hands would be safer in Dublin
Nye Bevan
Nov 2015
#44