Freedom of religion inBrazilis a constitutionally protected right, allowing believers the freedom toassembleandworshipwithout limitation or interference. Non-traditional religions are well tolerated in the Brazilian culture.[1][2][3]
In 2023, the country was scored 4 out of 4 for religious freedom;[4]it was noted Afro-Brazilian religious groups face considerable discrimination and violence.
Population profile
edit- Roman Catholic Christians- 64.6%
- Evangelicals- 22.2%
- Irreligious- 8%
- Spiritism- 2%
- Other religions - 3.2%[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^"O DIREITO DE RELIGIAO NO BRASIL".pge.sp.gov.br.
- ^"O Exercício da Liberdade Religiosa no Brasil".
- ^"O novo retrato da fé no Brasil - ISTOÉ Independente".19 August 2011.
- ^Freedom House website, retrieved 2023-08-08
- ^Boyle, Kevin; Sheen, Juliet (7 March 2013).Freedom of Religion and Belief: A World Report.Routledge.ISBN9781134722297– via Google Books.