Could a secular "religion" that combined the Mormon emphasis on family, eternal progression, and becoming a god (through science rather than through faith) be successful? There is a Mormon Transhumanist Association, but most still believe in the religious mumbo-jumbo. The goal would be to a) provide for social support that non-religious people often lack b) outcompete the parasitic religions (like Catholicism, Mormonism, and Islam) c) provide direction toward healthy goals.
"But more than the rules, rituals, and rigorous theology, the success of the Mormon Church may have to do with their unrelenting focus on the family. Few religious communities have made the development and maintenance of traditional family structures such a central priority. Eighty-one percent of Mormons say being a good parent is one of their central life goals. Nearly three-quarters say having a good marriage is one of their most important priorities in life, and a majority of Mormons — including nearly equal numbers of men and women — believe that the most satisfying type of marriage is one in which the husband provides and the wife stays home."
"But more than the rules, rituals, and rigorous theology, the success of the Mormon Church may have to do with their unrelenting focus on the family. Few religious communities have made the development and maintenance of traditional family structures such a central priority. Eighty-one percent of Mormons say being a good parent is one of their central life goals. Nearly three-quarters say having a good marriage is one of their most important priorities in life, and a majority of Mormons — including nearly equal numbers of men and women — believe that the most satisfying type of marriage is one in which the husband provides and the wife stays home."