ABSTRACT
This chapter addresses two questions. The first concerns religiosity in China and Taiwan; that is, who believes in what religion. The second concerns the manner in which religion affects one’s political and economic attitudes. To answer the first question, I will examine the number of followers of each religion, the religious values associated with each religion, and the geographic, social, and economic characteristics of the followers of each religion. For the second question, I will discuss the impact of religion and religious values on political obedience, economic efficacy, and attitudes toward money. By comparing China and Taiwan, one can gain insights into the development of religions and their role under different political and economic systems with a common cultural tradition.
