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Why Is Religious Belief Often Considered Part Of Someone's Identity?

Hello everyone. I am autistic and I am having trouble understanding the concept of identity, particularly identity in terms of religious identity.

Why on earth would someone consider a bunch of metaphysical and philosophical claims to be "part of them"? A claim is not part of someone. I accept evolution, but according to my mother, this would not be part of my identity, but my acceptance of Hinduism is?

Yes, I understand that evolution and religion are different types of claims people may or may not accept, but why is one considered part of someone's identity and the other isn't?

How can a religious/metaphysical/philosophical belief be "part of someone and how they view themselves"? Please explain. This has been bugging me and worrying me for ages. I want to understand, but I just can't. Please explain.
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Religion doesn't just involve beliefs, but also membership in a community of believers, which ties it to identity. In cases like Hinduism, it is especially difficult to separate membership in a religious community from membership in a society generally.