I think its pretty stupid how 'religion' is overcredited for literally nothing. It's like saying that if something works someones way, well then its due to religion, and if something doesn't work, then still its due to religion.There seem to be a lot of confusing posts in this thread :/ Let me just start with a post above.
Religion teaches us moderation? Forget the extremely strict dress code (contrary to men's), just take a look at this little part here about who women can hang around:
If we follow the above, the 'joint family system' we have over here that we are usually so proud of, can't exist. My brother's wife can't be around me the same way my sister or mother or aunt can. Nor can women attend marriage ceremonies all dressed up (since its a given there will be people besides the ones mentioned above there).
In my opinion, moderation is a combination of the understanding of the religious law, and then transforming and adjusting it in a way that it can be followed in whichever society or time you live in. You simply CAN NOT follow most of the rules given by the religion in certain regards.
Religion didn't teach me to talk respectfully to my father, or my mother, or even any other stranger of any other religion. The fact that people over-hype about this 'religion' thing really does piss me off. And it's not ironic to listen to such claims from only the people of Pakistan, it's rather now become obvious. At least goray are better in this regard, if not anything else.