Does education lowers religous believes?

It depends on what you mean by education. If you mean a thoughtfull exploration of a wide range of ideas with factual historical data as the context in which ideas are discussed, then no, education does not lower religious belief. If you mean what currently often passes for education, yes. We currently have far too many teachers who believe that their ideas should prevail, and they are willing to distort--and ignore--historical data to make those ideas prevail. Take, for example, the historical basis of slavery. Yes, it is true that slavery was legal in the U.S. in the past. But does that mean we have a history of evil? Yes and no. Obviously slavery is evil. However, it was the case that virtually every country in the world at that time allowed slavery. Slavery was considered normal. Slavery was not invented by the Western World. It had been practiced throughtout history. The Western slavers who went to Africa to get slaves found a long standing history of slavery there. They did not need to go into the interior of Africa to capture slaves. There were slave traders waiting for them at the ports with slaves for sale. The distinction that the U.S. has concerning slavery is that it is the only country in which the majority (the free people) went to war to free those held in slavery. When they sang "let us die to make men free" they meant it. By the way, did you know slavery is still practiced in much of the Middle East, in China, and in India? It is technically illegal in those countries as it is here, but the practice goes on. Did you know that it is estimated that probably 15,000 people are brought into this country each year as slaves--mostly in the sex trade. Did you know that the most recent country to outlaw slavery was Muritania--a small country in the Middle East. They outlawed slavery in 2007. The point is that the fact that the U.S. has the practice of slavery in it's history does not make it an evil country--just a typical country. And, it would be useful if those who have so much indignation about slavery as practiced in the past in this country, turned that indignation toward erridicating the slavery that is happening now.

That is what I mean about education that fully explores history and freely engages with ideas. What is normally taught about salvery in this country does not put the practice in historical context--and it does not address current problems.

Yes, historically, Christians accepted slavery. It was the norm in every culture. But it was the teachings of Christianity that ultimately defeated slavery. It was the Christian belief that each individual has equal value in the eyes of God, that finally made Christians understand that slavery was wrong.

The higher the level of education normally = less belief or worry about religion.

Not to say there isn't some highly educated religious people (I know a few) but there does seem to be an overall trend.

Yes; if you examine the higher education institutions, most have the word LIBERAL in the title or description. Liberal, educated people refuse to see the similarities between true science and God's account of reality. They preach non-acceptance of religious views, and atheism over monotheism.

Not for me.

I actually started believing more when I got an education. Part of my education was old and new testament studies and I learned about the culture and history behind what was in the bible. It cleared up all the "contradictions" in it. I think lack of education hinders people... as far as the bible goes

Education certainly helped me to unlock the shackles of religious oppression that was forced upon me as a child.

I think this isn't about reducing anything. If someone is told that stone is a tree, but discovers that it is actually a stone, then that is merely a clarity in understanding. Religion tries to explain what is not understood. Science adds understanding. Its only a sad byproduct that they clash.

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The more education one receives, the less religious one tends to be. That doesn't mean there aren't exceptions.

Education increases (or should increase) critical thinking...

religious education doesnt..