Religiously unaffiliated East Asians are far more likely to believe in unseen beings than in god

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June 3, 2024

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Religiously unaffiliated East Asians are far more likely to believe in unseen beings than in god

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Taiwanese adults are especially likely to believe in angels and demons
Half of adults or more in East Asia and Vietnam believe in unseen beings
87% of Christians and Buddhists in Taiwan say god exists
Religiously unaffiliated East Asians are far more likely to believe in unseen beings than in god
Daoists in Taiwan are more likely to believe in angels than in demons
Half of Japanese adults say that mountains, rivers or trees have spirits
In East Asia and Vietnam, most people believe in fate
Three-quarters of Hong Kong residents believe in karma
Christians in East Asia and Vietnam overwhelmingly believe in miracles

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