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Singaporeans shed religious labels as belief in higher power endures

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A growing number of Singaporeans are shedding formal religious affiliations, with many identifying as freethinkers or having no religious identity. Despite this trend, surveys indicate that belief in a higher power persists among the population. This shift suggests a move away from traditional religious labels rather than a complete loss of faith. AI

IMPACT Suggests a shift in societal attitudes towards organized religion and spirituality.

RANK_REASON Article discusses societal trends in religious affiliation and belief, not a specific event.

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Singaporeans shed religious labels as belief in higher power endures

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kolette Lim ·

    Are Singaporeans losing faith, or just dropping the labels?

    As a teenager, Ashley Wong spent many Sundays in church, waiting for a feeling that never quite came to her. Family and friends spoke of finding comfort and solace in Christianity during times of trouble, but prayer seemed to offer no such salve for her soul. “There was a detachm…

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