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Religion in Singapore
[Quoting from Wikipedia – Religion in Singapore]
Religion in Singapore is characterized by a diversity of religious beliefs and practices due to its diverse ethnic mix of peoples originating from various countries. Most major religious denominations are present in Singapore.
The most followed religion is Buddhism, with 33% of the resident population declaring themselves as adherents at the most recent census.
Tolerance
The government of Singapore has attempted to transcend religious and racial boundaries.[citation needed] Some religions, especially those spearheaded by Chinese ethnic groups, have merged their places of worship with other religions such as Hinduism and Islam.
Another religious landmark in Singapore is the Armenian Church of Gregory the Illuminator, the oldest church in Singapore, which was completed in 1836. It was also the first building in Singapore to have an electricity supply, when electric fans and lights were installed. Today, the church no longer holds Armenian services, as the last Armenian priest retired in the 1930s. Nonetheless, the church and its grounds have been carefully preserved and various Orthodox Church services are still held in it occasionally and Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria service on the first weekend of every month.
The Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Unification Church are banned in Singapore.
Diversity
| Major Religions in Singapore | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Religion | Year | Adherences | Change | |
| Buddhism | 1990 | 31.2% | ||
| 2000 | 42.5% | +11.3% | ||
| 2010 | 33.3% | -9.2% | ||
| Christianity | 1990 | 12.7% | ||
| 2000 | 14.6% | +1.9% | ||
| 2010 | 18.3% | +3.7% | ||
| Hinduism | 1990 | 3.7% | ||
| 2000 | 4.0% | +0.3% | ||
| 2010 | 5.1% | +1.1% | ||
| Islam | 1990 | 15.3% | ||
| 2000 | 14.9% | -0.4% | ||
| 2010 | 14.7% | -0.2% | ||
| Taoism | 1990 | 22.4% | ||
| 2000 | 8.5% | -13.9% | ||
| 2010 | 10.9% | +2.4% | ||
| Other religions | 1990 | 0.6% | ||
| 2000 | 0.6% | +0.0% | ||
| 2010 | 0.7% | +0.1% | ||
| No Religion | 1990 | 14.1% | ||
| 2000 | 14.8% | +0.7% | ||
| 2010 | 17.0% | +2.2% | ||
| Adherences amongst total resident population aged 15 years and above | ||||
The above figures refer to the resident population only, and do not include the non-resident population. (Singapore authorities do not release figures for the non-resident population which accounted for 18.33% of Singapore’s population in 2005.)
Most Singaporeans celebrate the major festivals associated with their respective religions. The variety of religions is a direct reflection of the diversity of races living there. The Chinese are predominantly followers of Buddhism and Taoism with some exceptional agnostics. Malays are mostly Muslims and Indians are mostly Hindus but with significant numbers of Muslims and Sikhs from the Indian ethnic groups.
Religion is still an integral part of cosmopolitan Singapore. Many of its most interesting buildings are religious, be it old temples, modern churches, or exotic mosques. An understanding of these buildings do play a part in contributing to appreciation of their art.
Taoist, Confucianism, and Buddhist figures together with ancestral worship are combined into a versatile mix in Chinese tradition temples. In fact, these three religions had exerted their influences over Chinese cultures and traditions since ancient times. It is sometimes difficult to tell them apart when examining the Chinese heritage.
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Dear all, I have noticed that many people think that Religion is a fashionable pursuit!
Lets see what time SZ will arrive at Caotun Temple today, shall we?
Hahaha!
If these “entertainment” programs are not halted, SZ might just do a Rainbow Body “Evaporation” into the Universe Void!
Then the Care-givers of SZ are the culprits of Severing Others’ Wisdom Lives forever & Forcing a Living Buddha to leave this Realm earlier than “Scheduled”!!!
Hahaha! Think I am Kidding?
Religion to some, is doing what your peer or neighbors do!
Why? Because it seems to be the Fashionable or “In” thing to do!!!
Cheers all.
Om Guru Lian Sheng Siddhi Hom
Lama Lotuschef
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