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A news article excerpt:

"A S t r a i t s T i m e s survey suggests that God is big in Singapore, among people of all races and faiths, and even among those with no religion.

Just how big?

An overwhelming majority of the population - 86 per cent - have a religion. This figure has changed little for the past 25 years.

The ST survey also found that among those with no religion, 70 per cent saythey believe in God. Most were born into their faith but many converted as teenagers or youngadults.

The survey of 622 Singapore residents aged 15 and above also threw up details on how committed many are to their creed. It found that among those with a religion, half devote time every day of the week to prayer, meditation or the reading of religious books.

Close to half of this group will also not marry someone of a differentfaith. And one in 10 will consider going into religious service full time.

These findings are consistent with those of the World Values Survey, done here in 2002. Its poll of 1,512 Singapore citizens aged 20 and above found that 75 percent participate in religious activities 'regularly' or 'frequently'."