It seems that not being religious is a form of risk-taking, consistent with other patterns of short-sighted behaviour in men.

Theology is in disrepute among most Western intellectuals. The word is taken to mean a passe form of religious thinking that embraces irrationality and dogmatism. So too, Scholasticism.

High testosterone levels have been proven to make men more likely to commit crimes. The tendency in men toward risky behaviour keeps turning up even where socialization is different, and so does crime and delinquency.

Many people who say they have no religion are simply saying they have no official religious affiliation. They may actually have strong personal beliefs.

The Christian image of God is that of a rational being who believes in human progress.

The Christian image of God is that of a rational being who believes in human progress, more fully revealing himself as humans gain the capacity to better understand.