What Happens when Countries Lose Religion? | Phil Zuckerman

Social Scientist Phil Zuckerman explains the results of Secularization in free democratic countries.
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About Phil Zuckerman:
Phil Zuckerman is a Professor of Sociology and the founding chair of the Secular Studies Program at Pitzer College in Claremont, California. He has also been a Visiting Professor at the University of Aarhus, in Denmark. He is the author of numerous books, including Society Without God, Beyond Doubt, What it Means to be Moral, and Living the Secular Life. Phil also serves as the Executive Director of Humanist Mutual Aid Network. His favorite band is Love and his favorite food is anything with apples.

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[sevenpaulperalta]

Phil, that is why Seneca wrote: "Religion is true for the commoner, false for the wise, and useful for the politician."

[chrispy]

Proud to be a Dutchman. And happy to be freed of any religion.

[loftbuckleyrc]

We would all be better off without religion, it just divides us. After living 81 years, I am convinced of it.

[bitofwizdomb]

According to Pew research center, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark are amongst the most happiest and peaceful countries in the world

[wayno]

2 yrs free of religion after 30 years - never been happier and a better person.

[RB-krww]

I would bet my house that half of those pious politicians pretending to be religious are about as religious as I am, and I am an atheist.

[broddr]

‘Faith’ is the excuse adults use to explain why they still have imaginary friends.

[leebennett]

If you need a God to exist for you to be a Good person then you are not a Good person

[SMtWalkerS]

Religion promotes irrationality and lack of common sense. Almost all of my relatives are rabidly religious. I deal with it every day.

[omahapt]

My mental health and thought clarity dramatically improved when I finally left religion behind. Magical thinking warps the mind and makes you immature.

[CarpeUniversum]

Religion is an excuse to behave however you want, while blaming someone else, who no one else can question.

[pweimnx]

We Irish people dropped our infatuation with the Catholic Church when the abuse and control of the population came to light. Mother and baby homes. Tuam ( look it up) sexual abuse of our children . We had to wake up, get real, face the reality of our appalling existence. I embrace Atheism, Anti theism with open arms. The relief is indescribable. I was always a “good” person. Now I’m a really good, happy person doing the very best I can to contribute to our society and enjoy my life . 👏👏👏🍀🍀🍀

[johnmurphy]

What Happens When Countries Lose Religion?
1. More caring.
2. Less Dogmatic.
3. Better educated.
4. Richer.
5. Innovation increases.
6. Better a problem solving.
7. Freedom from Religious Oppression.

[svnhospitalet]

In Denmark the default is that you dont believe in god. People may have some superstition. But you rarely meet people that literally believe in the bible. I have never met a person that did not understand and believe in evolution and science.

[trinidadscorpion]

Morality preceded religion by thousands of years.

[Chicken-dqzg]

Zero belief in god happier and healthier!

[drsiege]

Unfortunately, religious people will watch this and say "this isn't true" with absolutely no evidence to the contrary.

[Sang-Je]

They lose the chains and become free from a master.

[SlavaPunta]

I've gotten to the point that when somebody tells me they are religious, I cringe and want to disassociate with them. Beliefs influence actions. And I find the idea of tieing your moral compass to a (violent) bronze age invisible sky daddy.... gross.

Sure. That carries a level of prejudice and bias with it. But that's just my parental instinct kicking in to make sure I protect my children from those people.

[srf]

I've said it forever. Abandoning religion would be humankind's greatest evolutionary leap since we came out of the trees.