Here is a puzzle. People in sub-Saharan Africa tend to be *twice* as religious as the rest of the world, yet countries in the region provide *half* as much state support for religion.
Why?
Hint: It isn't about state capacity. #polrel
Dr. David Jeffery-Schwikkard
David Jeffery-Schwikkard’s research reveals sub-Saharan Africa’s devout populations receive minimal state support for religion. These findings unsettle many common misconceptions about the role of religion in politics.
theconversation.com/deeply-relig...
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European states are more involved in religion than those in sub-Saharan Africa.
