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Key findings on Indian attitudes toward gender roles

Indians nearly universally say it is important for women to have the same rights as men, including eight-in-ten who say this is very important. The post Key findings on Indian attitudes toward gender...

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Measuring Religion in China

Only one-in-ten Chinese adults formally identify with a religion, but surveys indicate that religion plays a much bigger role in China when the definition is widened to include questions on...

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Buddhism, Islam and Religious Pluralism in South and Southeast Asia

In Thailand, Cambodia and Sri Lanka, more than 90% of Buddhists see strong links between their religion and country. In the neighboring countries of Malaysia and Indonesia, nearly all Muslims say being...

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5 facts about religion in South and Southeast Asia

Most people in all six South and Southeast Asian countries surveyed say they believe in God or unseen beings. The post 5 facts about religion in South and Southeast Asia appeared first on Pew Research...

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Buddhists in South and Southeast Asia generally approve of foreign tourists...

Majorities of Buddhists in these countries also say it is appropriate for non-Buddhist tourists to participate in Buddhist practices. The post Buddhists in South and Southeast Asia generally approve of...

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6 facts about Buddhism in China

While only 4% of Chinese adults formally identify as Buddhists, formal affiliation doesn’t reflect the full extent of Buddhist belief and practice. The post 6 facts about Buddhism in China appeared...

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In Singapore, religious diversity and tolerance go hand in hand

Overall, 56% of Singaporean adults say that having people of different religions, ethnic groups and cultures makes the country a better place to live. The post In Singapore, religious diversity and...

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In Their Own Words: Cultural Connections to Religion Among Asian Americans

Read about some of the ways focus group participants with ties to different faith traditions explain the complex relationship of religion and culture in their lives. The post In Their Own Words:...

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Religion Among Asian Americans

A rising share of Asian Americans say they have no religion (32%), but many consider themselves close to one or more religious traditions for reasons such as family or culture. Christianity is still...

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How people in South and Southeast Asia view religious diversity and pluralism

Nearly all adults in the six countries surveyed say diversity has either a positive or a neutral impact on their country. The post How people in South and Southeast Asia view religious diversity and...

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5 facts about religion in South and Southeast Asia

Most people in all six South and Southeast Asian countries surveyed say they believe in God or unseen beings. The post 5 facts about religion in South and Southeast Asia appeared first on Pew Research...

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Buddhists in South and Southeast Asia generally approve of foreign tourists...

Majorities of Buddhists in these countries also say it is appropriate for non-Buddhist tourists to participate in Buddhist practices. The post Buddhists in South and Southeast Asia generally approve of...

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6 facts about Buddhism in China

While only 4% of Chinese adults formally identify as Buddhists, formal affiliation doesn’t reflect the full extent of Buddhist belief and practice. The post 6 facts about Buddhism in China appeared...

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In Singapore, religious diversity and tolerance go hand in hand

Overall, 56% of Singaporean adults say that having people of different religions, ethnic groups and cultures makes the country a better place to live. The post In Singapore, religious diversity and...

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In Their Own Words: Cultural Connections to Religion Among Asian Americans

Read about some of the ways focus group participants with ties to different faith traditions explain the complex relationship of religion and culture in their lives. The post In Their Own Words:...

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Religion Among Asian Americans

A rising share of Asian Americans say they have no religion (32%), but many consider themselves close to one or more religious traditions for reasons such as family or culture. Christianity is still...

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How people in South and Southeast Asia view religious diversity and pluralism

Nearly all adults in the six countries surveyed say diversity has either a positive or a neutral impact on their country. The post How people in South and Southeast Asia view religious diversity and...

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Religion and Spirituality in East Asian Societies

Few are religiously affiliated, but many in the region hold religious or spiritual beliefs and engage in traditional rituals. The post Religion and Spirituality in East Asian Societies appeared first...

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Across Asia, respect for elders is seen as necessary to be ‘truly’ Buddhist

Buddhists across the region also say that someone cannot be truly Buddhist if they do not respect deities or spirits. The post Across Asia, respect for elders is seen as necessary to be ‘truly’...

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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. The post 4 facts about religion and diversity in Taiwan appeared first on Pew Research...

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