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trotsky

(49,533 posts)
Wed Jun 26, 2019, 08:36 AM Jun 2019

The Arab world in seven charts: Are Arabs turning their backs on religion?

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-48703377

Arabs are increasingly saying they are no longer religious, according to the largest and most in-depth survey undertaken of the Middle East and North Africa.

The finding is one of a number on how Arabs feel about a wide range of issues, from women's rights and migration to security and sexuality.

...Since 2013, the number of people across the region identifying as "not religious" has risen from 8% to 13%. The rise is greatest in the under 30s, among whom 18% identify as not religious, according to the research. Only Yemen saw a fall in the category.


Definitely taking steps in the right direction. Still a long way to go, however:

Acceptance of homosexuality varies but is low or extremely low across the region. In Lebanon, despite having a reputation for being more socially liberal than its neighbours, the figure is 6%.

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The Arab world in seven charts: Are Arabs turning their backs on religion? (Original Post) trotsky Jun 2019 OP
Ugh, the contents of the poll make me ill, but it does represent an improvement I guess. AtheistCrusader Jun 2019 #1
Does that mean they aren't converting to Xanity? Cartoonist Jun 2019 #2
that is some odd data Voltaire2 Jun 2019 #3
Isn't it though? trotsky Jun 2019 #4
The fact that so many people still accept honor killings is disturbing. smirkymonkey Jun 2019 #5
 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
5. The fact that so many people still accept honor killings is disturbing.
Sun Jun 30, 2019, 09:34 AM
Jun 2019

Having sexist views is one thing, believing that someone deserves to be killed for behaving "shamefully" is just barbaric.

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