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Research from the World Values Survey and Pew confirms that secular nations maintain strong ethical standards. See Pew Research on Religion and Morality.
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Secular Societies Can Be Highly Moral
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Secular Morality May Rely on Religious Legacy
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Many secular societies were historically shaped by religious ethics. Their current moral standards may still reflect residual religious influence even if explicit belief has waned.
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Correlation Doesn’t Prove Causation
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While secular societies may be moral, that doesn’t prove secularism causes morality. Other factors—like education, economics, or governance—could explain their outcomes.
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