re: Can you teach a child morality without religion?

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I've read about a theory that suggests the whole idea of religious thought was an essential evolutionary hurdle for mankind (homo sapiens) to actually become what we consider civilized.

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Sure, a vehicle for civilization.

But I think some also look at it as a necessary evil which can now be discarded based on the idea we've "achieved" civilization, and I think that's a frightening prospect, whether you believe in the underlying truth of any faith or not.