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For decades, Christianity has been declining in Europe. A few years ago, some researchers asked if morality was declining with the church. And their answer was “no, not really.”

But how did they define morality? You see, abortion and homosexuality were just labeled as “traditionally offensive,” while lying and stealing were labeled as “immoral.”

The researchers found many Europeans accept abortion and homosexuality but still think lying and stealing are wrong. So, yes, morality has declined as more people have rejected God’s Word as the basis for right and wrong. It just depends on if you’re using God’s definitions!

Dig Deeper

• Study Asks, “Does Morality Decline Without Religion?”
• The Evolution of Morality