Christianity In Lithuania
The predominant religion in Lithuania is Christianity, with the largest confession being Roman Catholicism. Lithuania was the last pagan country in Europe, with the Roman Catholic Church becoming widely accepted only in the late 14th century. In the early 21st century, about 80% of the population is Roman Catholic. There are also smaller groups of Evangelical Lutherans and other Protestants, as well as people of other faiths. Some elements of the ancient Lithuanian pagan religion survives in the countryside, mingled with Christianity.
According to the 2005 Eurobarometer Poll, regarding the question of religious or spiritual beliefs, 49% of Lithuanian citizens responded that "they believe there is a God", 36% answered that "they believe there is some sort of spirit or life-force" and 12% answered that "they do not believe there is any sort of spirit, God, or life-force".
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