A breakdown of the 1960 population according to Christian sects
showed that 25 percent were Protestant (non-Pentecostal); 13 percent,
Roman Catholic; 2 percent, Protestant (Pentecostal); and 1 percent,
Independent African Churches
Christianity has steadily gained ground at the expense of the indigenous
religions. Christian influence is most dominant in the southern
part of the country.
Since the 1950s many spiritualist churches claiming adherence to
Christianity have appeared. The main divisions of the Christian
church, however, are still the Roman Catholics, Methodists, Presbyterians,
and smaller denominations.
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