A Lack of Religion Does Not Cuase Crime

In contrast to the previous article I read about how atheism is harming society, this article argues that lack of religion does not cause crime. He said that people with religious affiliation are actually more likely to commit crimes. He says that being religious does not always promote good deeds nor prevent crimes. An exception to this rule are those people who can sit through services in church. "They do not need to engage in activities to get themselves aroused or excited. So, they may not commit as many crimes."
I believe that people who only practice religion will be likely to not commit crimes because if people do not have something to occupy their time, they are likely to get bored. They turn to crime,as the article explained, for excitement even if it does go against their morals.
A lack of religion, as well, does not cause more crime. People who are atheistic have mastered living in a world without the belief in a God and the restriction of religious rules to follow, therefore they have more self control than others who are kept in line with harsh rules of society and religion.

Conyers, Lisa, and Phillip Harvey. "A Lack of Religion Does Not Cuase Crime." Current Controversies: Crime Paul A. Winters. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 1998. Opposing Viewpoints Reasource Center. Gale. Deerfield High School. 5 Feb. 2010