- Most of the switching involves disaffiliation -- people leaving the religion of their childhood and no longer identifying with any religion.
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- Hindus and Muslims rarely switch out of their religious groups, with 99% of adults (ages 18-54) still identifying with their childhood religion.
- Retention rates are lower among Christians (83%) and Buddhists (78%).
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How common is religious switching around the world? A new Pew Research Center post provides insights based on surveys conducted in 117 countries and territories.
Some key findings:
- Globally, 1 in 10 adults under 55 have switched religions since childhood.
More here: pewrsr.ch/46dKGbF
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