7 facts about Hindus around the world
With Diwali celebrations underway, here are some facts about Hindus around the world.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
With Diwali celebrations underway, here are some facts about Hindus around the world.
28% of U.S. adults are religiously unaffiliated, describing themselves as atheists, agnostics or “nothing in particular” when asked about their religion.
Nearly two-thirds of Hindus (64%) in India say it is very important to be Hindu to be truly Indian, our survey found.
While Biden’s rating is still low among White Christians, positive ratings also fell among Black Protestants and the religiously unaffiliated.
Today, there are millions of Christians in India, although they make up just 2.4% of the country’s massive population.
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.
President Trump continues to be White Christians’ preferred candidate, but support among voters in three traditions has slipped since August.
Indians see religious tolerance as a central part of who they are as a nation. Across the major religious groups, most people say it is very important to respect all religions to be “truly Indian.”
Like U.S. adults overall, the majority of U.S. Catholics say abortion should be legal – at least in some cases.
Trump’s approval rating has dropped among a range of religious groups, including white evangelicals – though they remain strongly supportive.
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