Religion in Mali
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An estimated 90 percent of Malians are Muslim, mostly Sunni; Approximately 5 percent are Christian (about two-thirds Roman Catholic and one-third Protestant denominations); The remaining 5 percent of Malians adhere to indigenous or traditional animist beliefs.[1] Atheism and agnosticism are believed to be rare among Malians, most of whom practice their religion on a daily basis.[2]
According to the U.S. Department of State’s annual report on religious freedom, Islam as traditionally practiced in Mali can be characterized as moderate, tolerant, and adapted to local conditions.[2] Women participate in economic, social, and political activity and generally do not wear veils.[2] The constitution establishes a secular state and provides for freedom of religion, and the government largely respects this right.[2] Relations between Muslims and practitioners of minority religious faiths are generally amicable, and foreign missionary groups (both Muslim and non-Muslim) are tolerated.[2]
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- ^ International Religious Freedom Report 2008: Mali
- ^ a b c d e Mali country profile. Library of Congress Federal Research Division (January 2005). This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
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