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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You didn't answer who else teach morals directly 
or indirectly except religion.[/quote]

Uhhh...

...parents...

...teachers...

...peers...

...most people in society by example...? (some by negative example)

We're all in this, man.  There is no instruction book.  Many religions teach a lot of stuff most people find highly immoral.[/quote]

Yes, but all of them are influenced by religion.[/quote]

DP. Not in my area. 
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What area?[/quote]

Liberal area with many educated people. Many didn't grow up with religion. 
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Religious traditions and values are already baked in the societies culture.[/quote]

Religion doesn't own "be kind to others". [b]In fact, in 2023 it really isn't teaching that at all.[/b]

And, yes, I guess we do all push the Santa/Easter bunny thing. So thanks for that influence - we always have fun with those. 
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This is a bold blanket statement to make about all religions. Judaism has a huge focus on "love your neighbor" and "Tikkun Olam (repairing the world)" as a major part of everyday practice. The "Golden Rule" (treat others as you'd like to be treated") comes from Hillel's teaching "That which is hateful to you, do not do to others." I'm sure there are plenty of other religions that are "really" teaching kindness too, which is not to say that non-religious people aren't also teaching it, but it's not productive to paint with a broad brush.[/quote]

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