Secularism and the City

"For too many centuries, the pious and sanctimonious have touted religious faith and involvement as some sort of social panacea. They aren’t. In those American cities today where few people go to church and millions have rejected religion, things are just fine. More than fine."

The most secular cities in America are among the best, while the most religious cities are among the worst. 

(NOTE  This applies to every level of society: nations, states within nations, et al)