4. Spiritual and religious practices
Some activities, such as prayer, are widespread. Others, such as fasting and lighting incense or candles, vary more by country.
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Some activities, such as prayer, are widespread. Others, such as fasting and lighting incense or candles, vary more by country.
When asked what it takes to “truly” belong in a country, many people globally say speaking the local language is key.
About three-in-ten are “cultural” or former Catholics, or have other ties to the faith. Read about these groups and why some say they left the religion.
We asked people in 35 countries about the influence of specific religious texts on their national laws. The texts in question varied by country: For example, adults in predominantly Christian countries were asked about the influence of the Bible. And in Muslim-majority countries, they were asked about the influence of the Quran. In most middle-income […]
We asked people in three dozen countries how they see religion’s role in society, government and national identity.
Explore the 2023-24 Religious Landscape Study’s main report, interactive database, methodology, and more. Pew Research Center.
Find out what percentage of adults have joined or left Buddhism, or remained Buddhist since childhood, in six countries.
Find out what percentage of adults have joined or left Islam, or remained Muslim since childhood, in 13 countries.
Find out what percentage of adults have joined or left Hinduism, or remained Hindu since childhood, in four countries.
Most Americans think there’s something spiritual beyond the natural world. Most also believe in heaven and hell, but these views are less widespread. Religious Landscape Study by Pew Research Center.
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