Religious Favorability Survey in Korea: Buddhism Most Favored
Creatrip Team
a year ago
According to a recent public opinion poll in Korea, Buddhism holds the highest favorability with a score of 51.3 out of 100, followed by Catholicism at 48.6, Protestant Christianity at 35.6, Won Buddhism (a modern religion based in Korea) at 28, and Islam at 16.3. The survey asked respondents to rate their emotional warmth towards these religions, where 100 signifies warm and positive feelings, and 0 signifies cold and negative feelings. The survey also examined the images associated with each religion and how religious followers perceive the impact of their faith on their lives. Notably, Protestant Christians show the highest sense of personal impact from their religion, with 79% acknowledging its influence. The results were reported by various religious media outlets, indicating a continued high favorability for Buddhism and concerns about declining favorability among younger Catholics. The study also reflected a broader trend in Korean society, where the overall religious population has been declining, while interest in spirituality persists.
