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International Migrants Day: The number of migrants continues to increase worldwide, but this migration is not uniform across religions. A report from the Pew Research Center shows that not only are Christians leaving their countries in large numbers, but in Western countries, they are also leaving their religion at a faster rate. In Europe and the United States, young and educated Christians are embracing atheism and joining the irreligious category. The main reasons for this are the perceived challenges to education, personal freedom and religious fanaticism.
International Migrants Day: December 18 is International Migrants Day, a day to remember the journeys, challenges and contributions of migrants around the world. Recent statistics show that not only economic opportunities, but also religious persecution and personal beliefs are driving people away from their homeland and religion. This trend is most evident in the Christian community, while Hindu and Muslim populations remain attached to their original religions, even when they settle abroad.
The number of immigrants continues to increase worldwide, but this migration is not uniform across religions. A report from the Pew Research Center shows that not only are Christians leaving their countries in large numbers, but in Western countries, they are also leaving their religion at a faster rate. In Europe and the United States, young and educated Christians are embracing atheism and joining the ranks of the agnostic. The main reasons for this are the perceived challenges to education, personal freedom and religious fanaticism.
Religious apostasy rates are lower among Hindu and Muslim immigrants. Hindus often migrate abroad in search of economic opportunities, such as the United States, Canada, or Europe, but they maintain their religion. Muslim immigrants from South Asian countries also maintain their religious identity in the new social and economic environment rather than abandoning their religion.
Christian minorities often face persecution and discrimination in the Middle East and other Muslim-majority countries. Due to this a large number of these communities are migrating to Europe, United States and Australia leaving their country. Meanwhile, Christians living in Western countries are also falling away from their religion due to religious conservatism and cultural pressures. This change is seen as a symbol of personal freedom and modern thinking towards the society.
Followers of Buddhism, especially in countries like South Korea, are breaking away from their religion. Economic and educational factors are also driving this change. On the other hand, Hindu and Muslim immigrants stick to their original religion and maintain religious festivals, rituals and community ties.
International Migrants Day: Which religion people leave their country the most? These statistics will surprise you
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