Financial security in childhood predicts a later loss of religious faith
PsyPost
Young people who grow up in financially secure households are more likely to lose their religious faith by adulthood, according to a study following thousands of teenagers over a decade. The findings suggest that modern secularization may be linked to reduced reliance on religion for social and psychological support as financial stability increases. The research highlights that as environments become more predictable and secure, the perceived need for religious beliefs and practices diminishes.
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