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4. Views on religion and politics
People in Orthodox countries tend to say religious institutions strengthen morality
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- 4. Views on religion and politics
- More people support foreign funding for Christian than Muslim religious organizations
- More support for government funding of dominant church than for other religious groups
- Higher support in Orthodox countries for government funding of the dominant church
- In most countries, majorities want little or no political influence by religious leaders
- Three-quarters of Poles say religious leaders have at least some influence in politics
- Higher support in Orthodox-majority countries for governments promoting religion
- Majorities favor separation of church and state, but substantial minorities disagree
- More religiously unaffiliated adults express negative views of religious institutions, but many also see positive contributions
- People in Orthodox countries tend to say religious institutions strengthen morality
- In most countries, roughly half or more say religious institutions strengthen morality, social bonds