Cyprus Public Opinion Trends

After examining religiosity in Cyprus, we now turn to people’s views on the role of religion in politics and public affairs. • There is widespread belief in the separation of religion and government across both communities. However, non-trivial support for religious reasoning in public affairs also exists. • The vast majority of Cypriots are clear in their conviction that religious leaders should not influence political decision-making and electoral processes.

How important is religion in Cypriots’ lives in light of global trends in religiosity? • Religious values are prevalent in Cyprus and entrenched in people’s identity, regardless of whether one practices or considers themselves to be religious. • Nearly all Cypriots consider themselves to be part of a religion or religious denomination, irrespective of whether they attend religious services. • Overall, Greek-Cypriots tend to be slightly more religious than Turkish-Cypriots.