Faith still shapes morals and values even after people are 'done' with religion
- Written by Philip Schwadel, Professor of Sociology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
For many, leaving religion does not mean leaving behind religious morals and values.Jesus Gonzalez/Moment via GettyReligion forms a moral foundation for billions of people throughout the world.
In a 2019 survey, 44% of Americans – along with 45% of people across 34 nations – said that belief in God is necessary “to be moral and...
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