Probably leads to more peace inside the mind as well, more relaxed.
I've always thought comparative religion classes would do the same thing.
Religious leaders know this therefore they're fighting tooth and toenail to keep their place. To a certain extent the statement that there is no decline in morals is up for debate especially since the lack of religion changes standards of behavior in many ways. Definitely in ways that I agree with but not in ways many religions would agree with.