Does the religious myth benefit modern society or not?

[Torillian]

Jay520 said:

Torillian said:

Jay520 said:



its also generally well known that the most religious countries tend to be poor and the most atheistic countries tend to be wealthier. Search religiousity and wealth.

But that's probably just because as countries get wealthier they have more money for scientific endeavors and then become more atheistic isn't it?

I'm not trying to say that atheism has a positive affect on society. But that should be evidence that as emphasis of religion decreases, there is no harmful effect.

ohhhh.....fair enough, I misunderstood your implication.  I'd generally agree that I don't think there's any evidence for a wide spread harmful effect from decrease religious adherence.