"Iran: slightly more religious than the United States" just doesn't have that strong a ring to it, does it?
The one that gets me is India, the "land of spirituality." So much for the birthplace of Buddha, Krishna (maybe), and Mahavira.
Oh, and poor, poor China. 1.3 billion people and there aren't 1,500 brave enough to answer the telephone when Gallup calls.
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Yes India is a bit surprising. Although the survey is about how "important" religion is and India doesn't have that many fanatics. Everyone is more or less religious, since it is so intricately woven into everyday life, but it doesn't mean its extremely important to them.
