Comparative Chart:
Religion | How it affects the country | |
Russia | Russian Orthodox | Strengthens Russian nationalist ideology |
Mexico | Catholic | Doesn’t really have an effect, most everyone is Catholic but it doesn’t really play a role in the government. |
Iran | Shi’i Muslim | This is the basis of their state. Them being Shi’i is a huge part of their identity and their government is very religious |
Nigeria | Muslim and Christianity | Religion is key to the different ethnic groups who have been fighting for a very long time. |
China | Atheist or Buddhist | The lack of religion is key to China. The government does not like religion. |
North Korea | Atheist (Juche) | North Korea has made sure there is no religion in North Korea and that its citizens are loyal only to the government. |
UK | Christian (protestant) | The Church of England is relevant, but religion doesn’t really play much of a role. |