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Importance of Religion

The degree of importance individuals assign to religion in their lives is one indicator of religious commitment, with some people saying religion plays an integral role in their lives and others saying it is less important or unimportant to them.

Religion in China on the Eve of the 2008 Beijing Olympics
According to a 2006 survey by the Pew Global Attitudes Project, 31% of the Chinese public considers religion to be very or somewhat important in their lives, compared with only 11% who say religion is not at all important.