In most countries, roughly half or more say religious institutions strengthen morality, social bonds

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In most countries, roughly half or more say religious institutions strengthen morality, social bonds

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4. Views on religion and politics
More people support foreign funding for Christian than Muslim religious organizations
More support for government funding of dominant church than for other religious groups
Higher support in Orthodox countries for government funding of the dominant church
In most countries, majorities want little or no political influence by religious leaders
Three-quarters of Poles say religious leaders have at least some influence in politics
Higher support in Orthodox-majority countries for governments promoting religion
Majorities favor separation of church and state, but substantial minorities disagree
More religiously unaffiliated adults express negative views of religious institutions, but many also see positive contributions
People in Orthodox countries tend to say religious institutions strengthen morality
In most countries, roughly half or more say religious institutions strengthen morality, social bonds

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