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Christianity is the majority religion in Cameroon, with significant minorities of the adherents of Islam and traditional faiths.. Cameroon is officially a secular country. . Christian churches and Muslim mosques of various denominations operate freely throughout Cameroon, while the traditionalists operate in their shrines and temples, which are also becoming popular
The Cameroonian Baháʼí community has initiated and cooperated with a number of projects attempting to equalize the position of women, a primary principle of the religion. In 1985 a National Women's Committee of the Baha'is of Cameroon produced a statement "Equal Rights for Women and Men". [42]
Cameroon culture consists of numerous religions including Christianity (about 79%), Islam (about 21%), and many other indigenous religions. The citizens of Cameroon are entitled to freedom of religion, as it is stated within their constitution. Therefore, citizens are free to practice any religion they choose, without harassment or forceful ...
Government policy and practice contributed to the generally free practice of religion. The practice of witchcraft is a criminal offense under the national penal code. People generally are prosecuted for this offense only in conjunction with some other offense such as murder; however, there were no reports of convictions of witchcraft under this ...
Cameroon religion-related lists (1 C, 1 P) C. Christianity in Cameroon (5 C, 1 P) F. Religious festivals in Cameroon (1 P) I. Islam in Cameroon (2 C, 1 P) J.
The Bamum traditional religion placed great emphasis on ancestral spirits which were embodied in the skulls of the deceased ancestors. The eldest males of each lineage had possession of the skulls of deceased males. When moving a diviner must find an appropriate place to hold the skull.
Cameroonian women on Women's Day Celebration, 2015. Cameroon has slightly more women (50.5%) than men (49.5%). Over 60% of the population is under age 25. People over 65 years of age account for only 3.11% of the total population. [1] Cameroon's population is almost evenly divided between urban and rural dwellers. [134]
Bantu religion is a system of various spiritual beliefs and practices ... Zulu shaman and medicine women. ... Among the Sawa ethnic groups of Cameroon, particularly ...