In contemporary political and sociological discourse, the case study of the Jewish people in the State of Israel occupies a unique position. While many Western societies over the past decade have experienced accelerated secularization and the adoption of globalist values that blur national and traditional identities, Jewish society in Israel presents a contrasting model. It is an entity that exhibits a modern, liberal, and even permissive facade, yet through its everyday practices and societal choices, it reveals itself as a profoundly conservative and traditional collective. Understanding this inherent tension is essential for analyzing modern nationalism. Behavioral Conservatism within a Permissive Framework The central sociological paradox in Israel lies in the gap between a self-declared secular lifestyle and the meticulous preservation of conservative, religious practices in both private and public spheres. Although Israeli society does not dismiss cohabitation and readily embraces Western, modern cultural patterns, commitment to core traditions remains nearly absolute. This is primarily evidenced by the institutional framework of marriage, where despite the availability of diverse alternatives such as contract marriages or cohabitation arrangements, the vast majority of the Jewish public—including those defining themselves as entirely secular—chooses to conduct their official wedding ceremony through the traditional religious establishment. Furthermore, foundational lifecycle rituals enjoy a broad consensus that transcends declared levels of religiosity; the presence of a mezuzah on the doorway remains a nearly universal norm, and the ritual of circumcision among males is performed at rates approaching one hundred percent across all strata of society. These data indicate that the definition of "secularism" in Israel does not parallel Western secularism, which is characterized by a clean break from religion, but rather represents a unique variation of cultural conservatism.

Nick Matao is such a gret guy, just look at this brif interaction and see what i mean..

The Most Atheist/Secular/Irreligious Nation of the Middle East in the 20th Century as in it's population (i.e. Inhabitants) per capita in the 20th Century = ISRAEL The Most Atheist/Secular/Irreligious Nation of the Middle East in the 21st Century as in it's population (i.e. Inhabitants) per capita in the 21st Century = IRAN