Religion in Asia because some Chinese define religion differently. Some Chinese define religion as practicing customs (which may be done for cultural or traditional reasons), while others define it as actually consciously believing their religion will lead to post-mortem salvation or reincarnation. A Dentsu statistic states that 46% of Vietnamese and 51% of Japanese are irreligious. Religion in Asia Asia is the largest and most populous continent, with a wide variety of religions, and was the birthplace of many religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Islam, Jainism, Christianity, Judaism, Shintoism, Sikhism, Taoism, and Zoroastrianism. All major religious traditions are practiced in the region
Religion in Gabon granted official recognition to the local Orthodox Church, including plans to erect the first Orthodox church in the capital city Libreville. Religion in Gabon Major religions practised in Gabon include Christianity (Roman Catholicism and Protestantism), Islam, and traditional indigenous religious beliefs. Many people practice elements of both Christianity and traditional indigenous religious beliefs. Approximately 88 percent of the population (42% Catholic) practice one of the denominations of Christianity; 6 percent practice Islam (mainly Sunni); 6 percent practice traditional religion or other religions. Christianity arrived in Gabon through the Portuguese traders in early 16th century. The Italian Capuchin friars set up