Indians less likely to say God can be manifested in people who have done bad things

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June 22, 2021

12. Beliefs about God

Indians less likely to say God can be manifested in people who have done bad things

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12. Beliefs about God
Excluding Buddhists, Indians of all religions overwhelmingly believe in God
Most Hindus believe there is ‘only one God with many manifestations’
One-third of Hindus in India feel close to Hanuman, Ganesha
Krishna’s strongest following in India is in the Northeast
Hindus more likely than others to say God can be manifested in nature, animals, people
Indians less likely to say God can be manifested in people who have done bad things
Financial hardship has minimal impact on asking God for prosperity

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