A scientific study if I ever saw one!
Regardless I think that many of those who actually attend church in the United States are not 'good people' by the societal definition. They don't give the the homeless or pick up hitchhikers. In fact they look down on these people are somehow immoral or bad and don't want to associate with that kind of people. The reason that people do good generous things ultimately is because they want to feel good about themselves. Going to church acts as a substitute for actual good behavior because it makes the religious feel like they are actually doing something good. In reality they are just sitting on their asses and being bored for one hour a week. It does nothing positive for society at all.
Regardless I think that many of those who actually attend church in the United States are not 'good people' by the societal definition. They don't give the the homeless or pick up hitchhikers. In fact they look down on these people are somehow immoral or bad and don't want to associate with that kind of people. The reason that people do good generous things ultimately is because they want to feel good about themselves. Going to church acts as a substitute for actual good behavior because it makes the religious feel like they are actually doing something good. In reality they are just sitting on their asses and being bored for one hour a week. It does nothing positive for society at all.
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