1. Crime/Violence
1.1. Religious crimes
1.1.1. Honor killings: the idea that if you do something to disgrace your religion you should be killed in the name of your religion
1.2. War
1.2.1. The Crusades was a war based on taking Jerusalem in the name of the Catholic Church and belief that the Holy Land should belong to them
1.3. Terrorism
1.3.1. The Taliban is an Islamic fundamentalist political movement that has affected countries around the world and makes living in Afghanistan very dangerous
2. Religion and Life Longevity
2.1. People with stronger religious beliefs are shown to be more optimistic. More positive thinking results in a healthier lifestyle
2.2. Many religions condemn the use of alcohol, drugs, and caffeine, which will result in a longer life and healthier body
2.3. Healthcare professionals are shown to exhibit more confidence in procedures and surgeries, resulting in better performance
3. Income
3.1. Countries with higher income tend to be less religious
3.2. Countries with low income tend to be very religous
3.3. This also ties in with literacy/education and affordability of school
3.4. Amount of income per capita will also affect how many people can afford health care and how good the healthcare is in the country
3.4.1. People with better healthcare will have a higher chance of living longer due to being able to cure disease, illness, and injuries properly
4. Literacy/Education
4.1. Countries with limited education may be more likely to believe in religion
4.1.1. Less knowledge on how things are the way they are could strengthen belief
4.1.1.1. ie. Before Gallileo discovered the sun did not revolve around the earth, people believed that the earth was the center of the universe and was made this way by God
4.2. What is taught in school: evolution vs. religion
4.2.1. Is learning about the national religion considered mandatory in schools?
4.2.2. Is evolution taught in school at all, or is it omitted entirely in favor of religion?
4.3. How important education is within each country
4.3.1. If education is not very important, the people will not get a chance to learn about other beliefs and cultures
4.4. The more knowledgeable people are about staying healthy, the more likely they are to be proactive about their health
4.4.1. ie. In many countries tobacco is still not considered or taught to be a danger to your health