Religion in Liberia
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It is estimated that as much as 40 percent of the population of Liberia practices either Christianity or Christianity combined with elements of traditional indigenous religious beliefs. [1] Approximately 40 percent exclusively practices traditional indigenous religious beliefs.[1] An estimated 10 percent of the population practices Islam.[1] A small percentage is Baha'i, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, or atheist.[1]
Christian denominations include the Lutheran, Baptist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, United Methodist, African Methodist Episcopal (AME) and AME Zion denominations, and a variety of Pentecostal churches.[1] Some of the Pentecostal movements are affiliated with churches outside the country, while others are independent.[1] There are also members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) and Seventh-day Adventists. Christians live throughout the country.[1]
The Muslim population is mainly found among the Mandingo and Vai ethnic groups.[1] Vai live predominantly in the west, but Mandingo reside throughout the country.[1] Ethnic groups in all regions participate in the traditional religious practices of the Poro and Sande secret societies.[1]
A large number of foreign missionary groups work openly and freely in the country.[1]
The Constitution provides for freedom of religion, and the Government generally respects this right in practice.[1] Despite frequent interaction among religious groups, some tensions remain.[1] Some societal abuses or discrimination based on religious belief or practice occur.[1]
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