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Pew Research CenterJune 22, 2021
5. Religious identity

Most Hindus say eating beef is disqualifying from being Hindu, but fewer say Hindus must believe in God, go to temple

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Most Hindus say eating beef is disqualifying from being Hindu, but fewer say Hindus must believe in God, go to temple

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5. Religious identity
Most Indians see their religious identity not only as a matter of religion, but also ancestry, culture
Hindus’ views on religious identity vary by region
Most Indian Muslims associate being Muslim with religion, but many also see links with ancestry, culture
Respecting India, respecting elders are shared values across all of India’s major religious groups
Hindu and Muslim opinion on identity varies by religious commitment
Indian religious groups disagree on whether religious beliefs, practices are required for those in their faith
Many Indians view dietary restrictions as crucial to religious group membership
Most Hindus say eating beef is disqualifying from being Hindu, but fewer say Hindus must believe in God, go to temple
Large majority of Indian Muslims say a person cannot be Muslim if they eat pork, disrespect India
Religious sects in India
Sufism more popular among Muslims in North

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