Does being religious make people nicer?

Does being religious make people nicer?

Religious beliefs encourage individuals to be more helpful and generous, according to research published in the journal Science.

But do you believe that organised religion has a monopoly on morality? Or is it possible to be a nice person and not believe in a higher power? Would there be conflict without faith? Share your thoughts.

 

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  1.  
    Brain from chat ham says:
    Nov 17, 22:33

    religion makes no one nicer,how can it when religion as it is being used today is so far from the truth. follow the commandments of the new testament will start you on the right road. love the lord god with all your heart and soul, love your neighbor as your self.

    Does being religious make people nicer?
    Yes
  2.  
    tra from chuck says:
    Nov 11, 23:34

    George Wallace from Dunroamin :
    BTW you are just as controlled as the next man, you are governed by laws, you fear the consequences of breaking those laws, so whats the difference between you and the average church goer??

  3.  
    Renegade from Alexandria says:
    Nov 11, 21:34

    Hi Dave from Scotland
    Mahatma Gandhi had a game plan some would call it a philosophy and he worked hard at it.
    He was convinced his methods would work and with diligence to his own beliefs and a dogmatic attitude he carried out his master plan to free India from the rule of the British Empire.
    In doing so he built up a huge following that supported him all the way.
    Violence without violence; yes that was his way.

    Does being religious make people nicer?
    No
  4.  
    Dave from Scotland says:
    Nov 11, 19:28

    Mahatma Gandhi was no fool, he was really quite an astute and clever individual, he never felt the need to insult people, read some of his books, you maybe learn a bit of respect for others.

  5.  
    Renegade from Alexandria says:
    Nov 11, 18:13

    Hi Dave from Scotland
    Is it not enough that the people of the world have been fed a lie for 2000 years?

    Does being religious make people nicer?
    No

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