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Religion in Macau

Religion in Macau is varied and diverse. You can found an amalgamation of various religious sects in Macau. Though the majority belongs to Buddhism, Christianity has played a bigger role in shaping and sustaining the culture of Macau. In this predominantly Buddhist nation, the people of different faith live in perfect harmony.

Religion in Macau Special Administrative Region is viewed in the secular sense. After assumption of sovereignty by China, the Catholic religion is no more the official religion of the state. Under the basic governance rules, "The people in Macau can have the freedom of belief; People in Macau have the freedom of religion and they can preach, hold or participate in the activities of religion." The State plays a thorough secular rule in the religious affairs of the society.

The Buddhism is the foremost religion in Macau. Buddhist in Macau comprise around half of the total population. The Buddhist in Macau basically belongs to the Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism folk beliefs. Because of the past background of Macau, Roman Catholic Church and Protestant Church have substantial followers in Macau. Islam and the Bahai Faith have few supporters. Macau also has a diminutive number of Falun Gong practitioners.

In Macau many groups are organized on the religious lines. Among them the Macau Confucianism Organization is the biggest. The Macau religion guidelines issued by the administration call upon these associations to maintain harmony by healthy interaction among them. Macau religion is free from any kind of religious detention or forced religious conversion. People in Macau are very tolerant and accommodative of diverse religious views and practices. Religious ceremonies and often embrace prayers by both Buddhist and Christian population.

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