Publics divided over whether religion encourages superstitious thinking | Pew Research Center

January 23, 2025

1. What impact do people around the world think religion has on their society?

Publics divided over whether religion encourages superstitious thinking

Publics divided over whether religion encourages superstitious thinking

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1. What impact do people around the world think religion has on their society?
Majorities in many countries say religion helps society and encourages tolerance, but opinions are divided on whether religion encourages superstitious thinking
Older adults somewhat more likely to say religion does not encourage superstition
Religiously unaffiliated less likely than religiously affiliated people to say religion encourages tolerance
Adults who pray daily more likely than others to say religion helps society
Publics divided over whether religion encourages superstitious thinking
People in most countries say religion encourages tolerance
Majorities in most countries see religion as helpful to society