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Culture / 21 weeks ago
Countries with the largest Buddhist populations in 2025
The world has slowly grown to pay attention to only two religions: Christianity and Islam. These two religions have 2.3 billion and 1.9 billion followers, respectively, globally. Yet, the Buddhist population seems to be catching up quickly. The religion boasts a global population of about 500 million followers and it's the fourth largest religion in the world.
Maps / 23 weeks ago
The second most popular religion in each U.S. state
While Christianity remains the largest religion across the United States of America, the second largest religion in each state reveals a surprising diversity. These findings highlight the multicultural and multi-faith reality of the United States in the 21st century. According to the 2020 U.S. Religion Census, Islam ranks as the second largest religion in the majority of states, including California, Texas, New York, and Florida, reflecting the growth of Muslim communities in both urban and suburban areas.
Culture / 1 year ago
Tallest statues around the globe unveiled
Amidst evolving cultural landscapes, statues are enduring icons of a society's cultural heritage, religious faith, artistic creativity, and historical memories. According to a quote made by Palczewski from Theresa VanWormer's review of the importance of statues, the carvings “Guide people in their thinking about those facts from the past, how to act in the present, and what possible futures to seek… they also direct people's views of themselves.”
