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6. Religious diversity and national identity
What attributes are important to truly sharing national identity?
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- 6. Religious diversity and national identity
- Majorities in Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Singapore say diversity makes their country better
- Buddhists generally do not approve of Buddhist tattoos for foreign non-Buddhists
- Muslims and Buddhists see extremism in their own faiths as a threat
- Most say political or religious violence can never be justified
- Most surveyed say their national culture is superior
- Devout Buddhists see being Buddhist as a crucial aspect of national identity
- Among Thais, older adults and those with less education more likely to see religion, birth and ethnicity as central to national identity
- What attributes are important to truly sharing national identity?
- Indigenous religions seen as compatible with each country’s culture and values
- In religiously diverse region, people generally accept neighbors of other religions
- Hindus, Christians generally see other religions as peaceful