East Asians among least likely in the world to say religion is very important

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East Asians among least likely in the world to say religion is very important

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Many South Koreans feel an affinity to Confucianism
34% of Japan’s religiously unaffiliated adults feel connected to the Buddhist ‘way of life’
Most South Koreans feel connected to at least one religion beyond their own
In East Asia and Vietnam, many feel connected to their childhood religion
8 in 10 Taiwanese say many religions can be true
62% in Japan say religion is not important to them
In East Asia and Vietnam, Christians are the most likely to say religion is very important to them
East Asians among least likely in the world to say religion is very important
For most in Hong Kong, Buddhism is a set of ethical teachings, a culture and a religion
In East Asia and Vietnam, respecting deities or spirits is widely seen as necessary to being ‘truly’ Buddhist
Vast majority of Vietnamese Buddhists say you can’t be ‘truly’ Buddhist if you disrespect Vietnam
Are Eid and Christmas compatible with Buddhism?

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