Student 7329883 Morality and Religion Three Assumptions About Morality and Religion For a while, religion has been one of the most popular sources of morality. In both times of need and perplexity, believers have consulted priests and rabbis; read their sacred texts avidly; and even seeking guidance for religious traditions. Everything mentioned is perfectly natural. The thought itself about religion is vast, and we often forget that there are many different types. That said, millions of people view morality through the lens of one religion or another, and it's very important to take all of this into consideration. Three assumptions about morality and religion are: 1.) Religious faith is necessary for us to do our duty. 2.) Morality must be created by someone and God is by far the best candidate for this job. 3.) Religious wisdom is key to providing us with moral guidance. He also says that if we are blind to the reasons for being good, we will probably be bad. If we don't believe in God, we are more likely to stray from the path of virtue. This can make it more difficult to sacrifice self-interest when duty calls. All of this disappears once God is brought into the mix and our will is strengthened. It is thought that religious people will be more conscientious than atheists or agnostics. This may be true, but if it is, what explains it