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Religion in Africa is multifaceted. Most Africans adhere to either Christianity or Islam. Many adherents of either religion also practice African traditional religions, with traditions of folk religion]or syncretism practised alongside an adherent's Christianity or Islam. Judaism also has roots in Africa, due to the time the Israelites spent in Egypt before the Exodus. Around 15% of Africans follow one of the traditional African religions and a small minority of Africans are non-religious.

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  • Religion in Africa is multifaceted. Most Africans adhere to either Christianity or Islam. Many adherents of either religion also practice African traditional religions, with traditions of folk religion]or syncretism practised alongside an adherent's Christianity or Islam. Judaism also has roots in Africa, due to the time the Israelites spent in Egypt before the Exodus. Around 15% of Africans follow one of the traditional African religions and a small minority of Africans are non-religious.
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  • Religion in Africa is multifaceted. Most Africans adhere to either Christianity or Islam. Many adherents of either religion also practice African traditional religions, with traditions of folk religion]or syncretism practised alongside an adherent's Christianity or Islam. Judaism also has roots in Africa, due to the time the Israelites spent in Egypt before the Exodus. Around 15% of Africans follow one of the traditional African religions and a small minority of Africans are non-religious. The original religions of Africa have been declining over the past century due to the influences of colonialism, acculturation and increasing proselytizing by Christianity and Islam. However, in the Americas and Caribbean, syncretistic religions involving African religions are growing. Religious adherents in Africa are often of a syncretic nature.
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