Buddhists less likely than Muslims to support religious leaders’ involvement in politics

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September 7, 2023

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Buddhists less likely than Muslims to support religious leaders’ involvement in politics

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Younger respondents, those with more education support the right to criticize the government
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Buddhists less likely than Muslims to support religious leaders’ involvement in politics
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Most Muslims surveyed favor sharia as official law in their country or area

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