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Possible economy effects

Although South Korea has complete freedom of religion, the government has been favorable to Christianity, seeing it as an ideological bulwark against communism. According to government figures, 25% of the population are Christians, while the Religious Yearbook 1995 of a Protestant research group puts the figure at over 40% [1]. Many South Korean Christians view their large number as a factor in the country's dramatic economic growth over the past three decades. They believe that success and prosperity are indications of God's blessing. Pride is taken in statistical growth, impressive organization and buildings [2]. There is some evidence suggesting a link between religion and economic growth which may be stronger for the Christian faith than Buddhism [3], [4].