Christianity in Sierra Leone
Christians in Sierra Leone constitute approximately 10 percent (~574,300) of the country's population (5,743,725[1] - 2014 est.). Other sources report that the population of Christians in Sierra Leone may reach 21%.[2]
The Constitution provides for freedom of religion, and the Government generally respected this right in practice.[2]
Intermarriage between Muslims and Christians is common.[2] Islam and Christianity are often syncretized with indigenous religious beliefs.[2]
Protestantism
Main articles: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sierra Leone and United Methodist Church in Sierra Leone
The majority of Sierra Leonean Christians are Protestants, of which the largest are Methodists[3] and Evangelicals.[4]
Roman Catholicism
Main article: Roman Catholicism in Sierra Leone
Catholics are the second largest non Protestant Christians division in Sierra Leone at about 5% of the country's population.[5]
References
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