Pew’s new data indicate that for every Singaporean who leaves Christianity, about 3.2 others convert into it. The post also notes Buddhism is shrinking in Japan and South Korea. Together these figures complicate simple 'secularization everywhere' narratives in developed Asia.
— Religious switching patterns in wealthy Asian states affect culture, politics, education, and social services, and challenge assumptions about uniform secular decline.
Tyler Cowen
2025.10.07
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Tyler Cowen cites Pew’s conversion balance for Singapore (≈3.2 entrants per leaver) and mentions Buddhist depopulation in Japan and South Korea.
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