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Irreligion in China

Irreligion in China

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China has the world's largest irreligious population, with the government of the People's Republic adhering to the doctrine of state atheism. Successive Chinese polities since the Qing dynasty have conducted antireligious campaigns to discourage folk religious practices, and the government maintains an official attitude of secularism and non-promotion. Since 1978, the constitution provides for religious freedom: "No state organ, public organization or individual may compel citizens to believe in, or not to believe in, any religion; nor may they discriminate against citizens because they do, or do not believe in religion" (article 36). Among the general population a wide variety of religiousity is practiced. Most Chinese frequently engage in incense burning, paper-money offering, tomb-kneeing, oracle-seeking, temple-visiting, or horoscope-consulting. China officially recognizes five religions - Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Catholicism, and Protestantism - managed by the State Administration...

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