Does change in religion automatically lead to change in Culture?

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Re: Does change in religion automatically lead to change in Culture?

@Mezhgan

I think culture is related to both region and religion. Religion definitely influences a culture, as is seen in many Muslim countries, but region also contributes quite a bit to culture. This can be seen in the manner in which different Muslim countries, despite sharing the same religion, have their own distinct culture.

I also think that just how much religion and region influence a culture varies and depends on the culture though. As such, I don’t think a change in religion automatically leads to a change in culture.

Don’t you think that people follow religion and religious practices where their vested interests are not affected. I was listening to a lecture and it was pointed therin that our tribal culture (KPK and adjacent areas) is religious when it comes to namaz o roza, but they follow their cultural codes when it comes to issues like inheritance rights of ladies.