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January 24, 2025

5. What role should religion play in Muslim- and Jewish-majority countries?

Many in certain Muslim- and Jewish- majority countries believe their state can be both religious and democratic

Many in certain Muslim- and Jewish- majority countries believe their state can be both religious and democratic

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5. What role should religion play in Muslim- and Jewish-majority countries?
In some countries, majority of Muslims believe they should have to follow sharia
Muslims who believe their country can be both religious and democratic also favor sharia as the law for Muslims – except in Turkey
Many in certain Muslim- and Jewish- majority countries believe their state can be both religious and democratic
Most Jewish Israelis do not believe they should be legally obligated to follow halakha