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The Arab world in seven charts: Are Arabs turning their backs on religion? [View all]
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-48703377Arabs are increasingly saying they are no longer religious, according to the largest and most in-depth survey undertaken of the Middle East and North Africa.
The finding is one of a number on how Arabs feel about a wide range of issues, from women's rights and migration to security and sexuality.
...Since 2013, the number of people across the region identifying as "not religious" has risen from 8% to 13%. The rise is greatest in the under 30s, among whom 18% identify as not religious, according to the research. Only Yemen saw a fall in the category.
The finding is one of a number on how Arabs feel about a wide range of issues, from women's rights and migration to security and sexuality.
...Since 2013, the number of people across the region identifying as "not religious" has risen from 8% to 13%. The rise is greatest in the under 30s, among whom 18% identify as not religious, according to the research. Only Yemen saw a fall in the category.
Definitely taking steps in the right direction. Still a long way to go, however:
Acceptance of homosexuality varies but is low or extremely low across the region. In Lebanon, despite having a reputation for being more socially liberal than its neighbours, the figure is 6%.
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