According to a Recent Survey, the Catholic Church is Considered the Most Trusted Religious Group in the Asian Peninsula.

Newsroom – Seul (02/03/2023 12:22, Gaudium Press)  A recent survey conducted by G&Com Research, on behalf of the Christian Ethics Practice Movement, has found that the Catholic Church is the most trusted religious group in South Korea.

Entitled as the ‘Korean Church Social Confidence Survey 2023‘, the census was conducted between January 11 and 15 on the peninsula, and surveyed nearly 1,000 people, men and women, over the age of 19.

Higher Levels of Confidence Among Higher-Income Respondents

Among those interviewed, 21.4% said they had more confidence in Catholicism compared to other religions in the country. Protestantism ranked second with 16.5%, while Buddhism ranked third with 15.7%.

The survey report also provided an analysis of the respondents’ level of trust based on their income levels. High-income respondents trust Catholicism more, while low-income respondents find Protestantism more trustworthy.

Contribution of the Catholic Church to Korean Society

The overall contribution of religious groups to South Korean society was also assessed. According to the survey, Catholicism (26.4%) made the largest positive contribution, followed by Protestantism (15.7%) and Buddhism (15.1%).

The Catholic Church contributes to Korean society through its multifaceted support system and takes care of young and old through schools, colleges, hospitals, elderly care, migrant advocacy, environmental protection, pro-life advocacy and more. (EPC)

Compiled by Florence MacDonald