Is their a direct relationship between religion and the success of democracy?

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I think if you did research on this you would find a direct correlation. The correlation would be that of a base values systems. A perfect example of taking the structure out is the lawsuit to take the 10 commandments out of a court house. I forget where it was, but the 10 Commandments is the basis for our laws in the country and I for one dont think we should steal, kill, etc. So why take a document down that takes about basic treatment of people. I remember in the late 1990s when the Army Chief of Staff had to start an Army Values program. LDRSHIP - This was because the basis for right and wrong has been so confusing these days in our schools he had to get the military on a basic track. Since we stopped the pledge of allegiance and the moment of silence in schools our basic society has deteriorated. We can lay the blame wherever you choose, but the hypothesis can not be disproved. Just my two cents and yes there are those that take it too far, but the basis of the values system should not be apologized for. It is our history and I am not sure why everyone want to change it.