Roles of Religion

These are all the world's major religions in one map

Devotees try to form a human pyramid to break a clay pot containing curd during the celebrations to mark the Hindu festival of Janmashtami in Mumbai August 10, 2012. Janmashtami, which marks the birthday of Hindu god Krishna, is being celebrated across the country today. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui (INDIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) - GM2E88A1BFZ01

Devotees try to form a human pyramid to break a clay pot, to mark the Hindu festival of Janmashtami in Mumbai Image: REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

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Which is the least Christian country in the Americas? The answer may surprise you.
Which is the least Christian country in the Americas? The answer may surprise you. Image: Carrie Osgood
The second-biggest religious affiliation in Europe isn't Islam, but 'none'.
The second-biggest religious affiliation in Europe isn't Islam, but 'none'. Image: Carrie Osgood
The map of Africa and is dominated by the world's two largest religions
The map of Africa and is dominated by the world's two largest religions Image: Carrie Osgood
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Close neighbors India, Bangladesh and Myanmar each have a different majority religion.
Close neighbors India, Bangladesh and Myanmar each have a different majority religion. Image: Carrie Osgood
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