Chinese and Japanese are the least likely to say religion is ‘very important’ in their lives

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August 24, 2023

Measuring Religion in China

Chinese and Japanese are the least likely to say religion is ‘very important’ in their lives

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Chinese and Japanese are the least likely to say religion is ‘very important’ in their lives

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Measuring Religion in China
In China, religious beliefs and practices are more common than formal religious identity
Survey questions that focus on formal measures of organized religion suggest that religious commitment in China remains low
Some Chinese spiritual beliefs and practices are more common than others

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