Can Morality Exist Without Religion?
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Morality Requires Religion
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Can Morality Exist Without Religion?
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Morality Requires Religion
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Which of the following two arguments is stronger?

Please compare the strength of the two arguments below, ignoring all others.

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Argument A
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Historical Role of Religion in Moral Movements
The U.S. Civil Rights Movement was led by religious leaders and grounded in *Christian ethics*. See Stanford’s King Institute for historical examples.
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Argument B
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Religion Provides Motivation for Moral Behavior

Religious belief offers powerful incentives for moral conduct—such as divine reward (e.g., heaven) and punishment (e.g., hell). For many, this system encourages accountability, especially in situations where secular consequences are absent.

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