Which statement best describes a difference between religion and morality?

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This item focuses on the distinction that morality can guide actions independently of religion. People can do good for nonreligious reasons—such as genuine altruism, empathy, or a desire to avoid harming others, or to meet social or personal consequences—without invoking religious belief. This shows that moral behavior isn’t inherently tied to religious motivation, which is why the statement about nonreligious reasons best captures the difference. The other ideas imply that morality must be religious or that it always aligns with laws, which isn’t accurate; morality encompasses a broader range of motivations and can operate outside legal or religious frameworks.