More than 40 years ago, in a now-classic study, Hirschi and Stark found that, contrary to expectations, the association between religious attendance and belief and delinquent behavior patterns is negligible and insignificant.

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More than 40 years ago, in a now-classic study, Hirschi and Stark found that, contrary to expectations, the association between religious attendance and belief and delinquent behavior patterns is negligible and insignificant.

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Hirschi and Stark's 1969 study indeed found that the relationship between religious involvement and delinquency was minimal, challenging the assumption that religiosity significantly deters delinquent behavior.

More Than 40 Years Ago, in a Now-Classic Study, Hirschi