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African Proverb
African History
Religion
"Animism is
the foundation for the traditional African
religions it is followed by 100 million. The
Europeans introduced Christianity into North
Africa in the 4th century and into Sub-Sahara
Africa in the 15th Century, it is followed by
about 340 million. Islam arrived in the 7th
century and it is followed by 285 million
people"
"The majority of Africans are adherents of the
Abrahamic religions:
Islam and
Christianity. Both religions are widespread
throughout Africa. These religions are often
adapted to African cultural contexts and
indigenous belief systems. It was estimated in
2000 that Christians form 45% of Africa's
population, and Muslims forming 40.6%"
Source:
Wikipedia