4 facts about religion and diversity in Taiwan
Buddhists, the religiously unaffiliated and Daoists each make up about a quarter of Taiwan’s adult population.
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Buddhists, the religiously unaffiliated and Daoists each make up about a quarter of Taiwan’s adult population.
Few are religiously affiliated, but many in the region hold religious or spiritual beliefs and engage in traditional rituals.
Among religious groups, White evangelical Protestants continue to have the most positive opinion of Trump.
28% of U.S. adults are religiously unaffiliated, describing themselves as atheists, agnostics or “nothing in particular” when asked about their religion.
Although it’s possible that the “nones” have leveled off, it’s also possible that their growth has continued, but at a gradual pace that is difficult to see in the data.
Across more than 20 countries surveyed, a median of 91% say being able to speak their country’s most common language is important for being considered a true national. And 81% say sharing their country’s customs and traditions is important for true belonging.
Most Americans are spiritual or religious in some way and many also say their spirituality and level of religiosity have changed over time.
Between 2010 and 2018, the share of Chinese adults who identify with Christianity remained stable at about 2%.
Nearly all adults in the six countries surveyed say diversity has either a positive or a neutral impact on their country.
82% of Jewish adults in the United States said caring about Israel is an essential or important part of what being Jewish means to them.
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