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	Culture : Religion in Singapore : Gowealthy.com
		Singapore is one of the finest examples of religious tolerance and secularism.
		Even in modern times, religion is an integral part of daily life in the island as some of popular places to visit in Singapore are religious in nature.
		According to 2000 census reports, the resident population of Singapore was followers of Buddhism at 42.5% followed by Christianity at 14.6%.
	www.gowealthy.com /gowealthy/wcms/en/home/articles/travel/culture/Religion-in-Singapore-1214908791680.html (271 words)

	Republic of Singapore - MSN Encarta
		The main island, Singapore Island, is separated from Malaysia on the north by the narrow Johore Strait and is linked by road and rail to the Malaysian city of Johor Baharu.
		On the south, Singapore Island is separated from Indonesia’s Riau Archipelago by the Singapore Strait, an important shipping channel linking the Indian Ocean to the west with the South China Sea on the east.
		Singapore’s natural population increase is 0.5 percent annually, and this rate is expected to fall as much of the population ages beyond the childbearing years.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761559956/Republic_of_Singapore.html (1002 words)

	Religion in Singapore - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Singapore is a multi-religious country, due its diverse mix of peoples originating from various countries and ethnic groups.
		However, the main religion by far is Buddhism, with 42.5% of the resident population being declared as adherents.
		Another religious landmark in Singapore is the Armenian Church of Gregory the Illuminator, the oldest church in Singapore, which was completed in 1836.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Religion_in_Singapore (999 words)

	Students On Singapore - Information on Singapore
		Singapore Island, the major island, is separated from Malaysia to the north by the narrow Johor Strait.
		Singapore is governed under a constitution of 1959, instituted at the culmination of its autonomous colonial development and since amended, especially in 1965 when Singapore became fully independent and assumed a republican constitution.
		Relations between Singapore and the Philippines were thrown into crisis by the execution on March 17, 1995, of a Filipino maid convicted of murdering a fellow domestic worker and a child in Singapore; the Singaporean authorities rejected pleas from the Philippines for a stay of execution.
	www.brown.edu /Students/Students_On_Singapore/singapore.html (3063 words)

	Singapore - Religion
		Singapore was also home to a number of Chinese sects and syncretic cults that called themselves Buddhist but taught their own particular doctrines and lacked properly ordained Buddhist monks.
		Singapore lacked the tightly organized caste groups of communities found in India but replaced them in large-scale temple festivals with groups representing those of the same occupation or place of employment.
		In the 1980s, the government regarded religion in general as a positive social force that could serve as a bulwark against the perceived threat of Westernization and the associated trends of excessive individualism and lack of discipline.
	countrystudies.us /singapore/24.htm (2374 words)

	SINGAPORE : Encyclopedia Entry
		Singapore was expelled from the federation after heated ideological conflict developed between the state government formed by PAP and the federal government in Kuala Lumpur.
		Singapore is also diverse, with the Singaporean Malays, who are the indigenous native group of the country, constituting 13.9%, though this number includes many Malay ethnic groups from other parts of the Malay archipelago including the Javanese, Bugis, Baweans and Minangkabau.
		Singapore is a small and relatively modern amalgam of an indigenous Malay population with a third generation Chinese majority, as well as Indian and Arab immigrants with some intermarriages.
	bibleocean.com /OmniDefinition/Singapore (6128 words)

	Singapore Religion
		In Singapore its public manifestations included large temples housing images of deities believed to respond to human appeals for guidance or relief from affliction and use of the common Chinese cycle of calendrical festivals.
		Singapore was also home to a number of Chinese sects and syncretic cults that called themselves Buddhist but taught their own particular doctrines and lacked properly ordained Buddhist monks.
		In the 1980s, the government regarded religion in general as a positive social force that could serve as a bulwark against the perceived threat of Westernization and the associated trends of excessive individualism and lack of discipline.
	www.country-studies.com /singapore/religion.html (2374 words)

	Windows on Asia
		Singapore, a small nation consisting of a group of islands at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, is a multi-ethnic, multi-racial, and multi-religious society.
		The largest ethnic group in Singapore is the Chinese, comprised of immigrants from South China who migrated to Singapore over a number of centuries, but most of whose ancestors came in the 19th and 20th centuries, when Singapore was a British colony.
		Thus, the Hinduism practiced in Singapore is similar to that of South India, with its emphasis on the Savaite tradition (worship of the god Siva) and colorful ceremonies.
	www.asia.msu.edu /seasia/Singapore/religion.html (1410 words)

	Singapore
		Singapore is governed under a constitution of 1959, instituted at the culmination of its autonomous colonial development and since amended, especially in 1965 when Singapore became fully independent and assumed a republican constitution.
		Singapore was changed from a distribution entrepôt to a manufacturing centre, specializing in skill- and capital- intensive industries and high technology, and a financial centre.
		Relations between Singapore and the Philippines were thrown into crisis by the execution on March 17, 1995, of a Filipino maid convicted of murdering a fellow domestic worker and a child in Singapore; the Singaporean authorities rejected pleas from the Philippines for a stay of execution.
	www.graman.net /spore/index.htm (2405 words)

	Singapore Religion, Singapore main religions are Islam, Buddhism, Hindu and Christianity. - Singapore Travel Guide
		Singapore Geography - Singapore and the mainland of Malaysia
		The Population of Singapore - Singapore diverse population..
		The Population of Singapore : The Malays - The Malays (15% of the population)
	www.excelloz.com /Travel_guide/Singapore/Singapore_Religion.html (315 words)

	Singapore : Religion and Language
		However, Singapore seems to combine an ability to modernise together with a high degree of affiliation by its population to what are the mostly traditional religions.
		The major religions are divided among themselves in linguistic lines, for instance the Chinese Buddhists speak a variety of dialects, this confuses the possibility of a clear identification between any religion and any single ethnic group.
		Religion is this in a political sense ‘diffused’ in Singapore, and the average citizen in his own mind rigorously separates politics and religion in his own life and mind, perhaps for fear that religion might suffer it had become too socially ‘visible’.
	library.thinkquest.org /26477/spore2.htm (695 words)

	Buddhism fastest-growing religion in Singapore : Religion General
		Singapore - Buddhism is the fastest-growing religion in Singapore, particularly among the young and educated, census figures released Monday showed.
		Buddhism is the main religion in the city-state.
		Converts told the newspaper that the religion offered comfort in the face of uncertainties and disasters and a constant reminder to look beyond materialism to attain calmness and happiness through meditation and reflection.
	www.earthtimes.org /articles/show/206296,buddhism-fastest-growing-religion-in-singapore.html (299 words)

	Demographics of Singapore - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Singapore's demographics describe a population of 4.48 million, as estimated by the last census in 2005 and is the second most densely populated country in the world.
		Singapore is a multiracial country with a majority population of Chinese.
		Singapore's fertility rate is 1.06 children born per woman (in 2006), which is one of the lowest in the world.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Demographics_of_Singapore (1193 words)

	singapore hotels - Singapore history and Singapore weather
		South of the Singapore River was set aside for the Chinese while Malays and Muslims were settled in and around the Sultan's Palace.
		Singapore is modern - no doubt about it - with the highest per capita income in the region and with a plan to get everyone on the internet in the next few years Singapore is in some ways ahead of the West.
		Singapore does just about everything right to make it a one of the most tourist friendly places in the world and pure delight to visit.
	singaporehotels.com /info/overview.php (1373 words)

	Singapore (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Singapore gained independence in 1959, and joined Malaysia (with Malaya, Sarawak and North Borneo) in 1963, but it withdrew from the federation after two years and became an independent city-state.
		The reservation to Articles 2 and 6 states that due to the multi-racial and multi-religious composition of the population and the respect for freedom of religion, "Singapore reserves the right not to apply the provisions of (said) Articles where compliance with these provisions would be contrary to (minority communities’) religious or personal laws".
		Singapore acceded to the CRC in 1995, with declarations regarding the interpretation of Articles 12, 17, 19, 28(1a) 32 and 37.
	www.law.emory.edu /IFL/legal/singapore.htm (1829 words)

	history of singapore, singapore history,religion of singapore,places of worship,temples of singapore,churches in ...
		Religion in Singapore is a diverse mix, as people from all over the world live here.
		Singapore’s churches and cathedrals were built well before the turn of the century and many are still used today as places of worship.
		In Singapore, devotees march in procession from the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple on Serangoon Rd to the Chettiar Hindu Temple on Tank Rd. The festival is based on the lunar calendar but will be held in October for the next couple of years.
	www.planetgypsy.com /destinations/singapore/religion.html (1175 words)

	Religion in Singapore
		In Singapore, the religions of the different ethnic communities flourish harmoniously alongside each other.
		Singapore's oldest church is dedicated to the first monk of the Armenian Church (St. Gregory the Illuminator).
		The oldest Catholic church in Singapore, the cathedral is also the home of the present archbishop.
	www.worldroom.com /pages/wrnsg/customs/sg_religion.phtml (996 words)

	Zenit News Agency - The World Seen From Rome
		SINGAPORE, JULY 1, 2006 (Zenit.org).- The role of religion in promoting peace and helping to defeat terrorism was the subject of a recent speech by Cardinal Renato Martino, president of the Pontifical Councils for Justice and Peace and for Migrants and Travelers.
		Religion, he said, "must never become a pretext for fueling conflict, hatred and violence." He added that sincere religious sentiment can actually be a strong antidote against conflicts.
		Religion can go wrong, in the sense of stimulating conflicts, but he clarified, so can other fundamental human realities such as love or patriotism, due to the effects of sin on our human nature.
	www.zenit.org /english/visualizza.phtml?sid=91866 (1247 words)

	About Singapore - Singapore culture & language, religion of Singapore, Singlish
		Singapore is a cosmopolitan society where people live harmoniously and interaction among different races are commonly seen.
		The pattern of Singapore stems from the inherent cultural diversity of the island.
		Singapore English grew out of the English of the playground of these children of various linguistic backgrounds who were learning English at school.
	www.singaporeexpats.com /about-singapore/culture-and-language.htm (1385 words)

	Brudirect.com - Special Report
		However, Singapore's top Islamic figures have urged the parents of suspended girls to end the standoff with the authorities.
		Singapore's Mufti, Syed Isa Semait, said last week that "the no-tudung rule lasts only for a few hours when the pupils are in school".
		Correspondents say the sensitive issue is testing community cohesion in Singapore, where race relations have come to the fore since the arrests in December of more than a dozen alleged militants suspected of having links with al-Qaeda.
	www.brudirect.com /DailyInfo/News/Archive/Feb02/120202/nite09.htm (446 words)

	Singapore Patriot: Religion and its discontents
		Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.
		It is interesting that — at least in Singapore — the same people who are so open about their criticisms of Christians hide behind the cloak of “religious harmony” to avoid criticising other religions in the same manner.
		Evangelists of all religions need to always respect others’ deeply-held beliefs, learn when to draw the line and always let their actions be motivated by love and concern for their fellow man, rather than self-seeking pride.
	singaporepatriot.blogspot.com /2008/06/religion-and-its-discontents.html (1856 words)

	Country Profile of Singapore - Travel the Road
		Singapore is known for its clean, environmentally-friendly cities and for its unique dishes, such as chili crab and fish head curry.
		Singapore is one of the most expensive countries in South East Asia, with prices comparable to the United States.
		Singapore is a melting pot of religions: Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Taoism and Hinduism all have followers.
	www.traveltheroad.com /missions/countries/singapore.php (401 words)

	DISKUS: Andreas ACKERMANN
		These newspaper clippings highlight two relevant points about culture and religion in Singapore (apart from the widely known fact that it is certainly a clean and orderly place): first, it is a multiethnic and multireligious society, and second, the state strictly controls the public display of ethnic as well as religious identity.
		The political recognition of Singapore as a multiethnic society relegated ethnic (and religious) considerations to the realm of the private and voluntary.
		Second, all religions were pressured to adjust to the state ideology, which means, for example, a capitalist basis of the economy, a tolerant stance towards other religions and the acceptance of democratic values.
	web.uni-marburg.de /religionswissenschaft/journal/diskus/ackermann.html (4063 words)

	People and Religion \| Singapore \| Moving Planets - eXplore the Universe (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The success of Singapore could be attributed to its geographical location, but without people no nation in the universe can ever be called a success or a failure.
		Lacking natural resources, Singapore's strength is its hardworking, adaptable and resilient population who have strive to make this island nation what it is today.
		Singapore's population of three million comprises 77.3% Chinese, 14.1% Malays, 7.3% Indians and 1.3% Eurasians or people of other descent.
	www.movingplanets.com /world/countries/singapore/people_religion.html (226 words)

	Singapore
		While Singapore is hot and humid almost all the time, all buildings (including metro stations) are icy cold so it is possible to get relief from the heat.
		Singapore’s population of more than 3 million is about 77% Chinese, 14% Malay, 7% Indian, and less than 2% other races.
		Singapore Airlines (often voted the world's best) has just inaugurated nonstop service between LA and Singapore, making it the world's longest commercial flight at 18 hours.
	www.coloradomagazineonline.com /Travel/Singapore/Singapore.htm (1078 words)

	Singapore RELIGIONS (Site not responding. Last check: )
		There is complete separation of state and religion in Singapore.
		Freedom of religion is both constitutionally guaranteed and honored in practice.
		However, a 2002 report indicated that Jehovah's Witnesses and the Unification Church had been banned by the government.
	www.nationsencyclopedia.com /Asia-and-Oceania/Singapore-RELIGIONS.html (155 words)

	Singapore in 1994
		Singapore was a quiet fishing village when the British arrived in 1819.
		Singapore became independent in 1959 and joined Malaysia in 1962 but it broke away in 1965 when the island's Chinese majority realised that their culture, values and goals were profoundly different from those of the Muslim Malays.
		Personally I have the impression that money is the predominant religion in Singapore as it is in many other places where churches and temples serve little more than a decorative function.
	berclo.net /page94/94en-singapore.html (297 words)

	Singapore
		The Constitution acknowledges ethnic Malays as "the indigenous people of Singapore" and charges the Government to support and promote their political, educational, religious, economic, social, cultural, and language interests.
		In 1972, the Government deregistered and banned the Singapore Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses on the grounds that its existence was prejudicial to public welfare and order because its members refuse to perform military service (obligatory for all male citizens), salute the flag, or swear oaths of allegiance to the State.
		Attitudes held by non-Malays regarding the Malay community and by Malays regarding the non-Malay community are based on both ethnicity and religion, which in effect are impossible to separate.
	www.state.gov /g/drl/rls/irf/2004/35427.htm (1991 words)

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