Religion In Argentina
Argentina, for much of its history and including the present day, has been an overwhelmingly Roman Catholic country. This is a result of its legacy as a Spanish colony, who seized the territory from its original, non-Christian occupants and colonized it with Catholic Spaniards and converted natives. However, immigration throughout the 20th century has brought not only many Catholics to Argentina, but individuals of many faiths and beliefs. Overall, 24% attended religious services regularly.. A recent study found that approximately 11% of Argentines are non-religious, including those who believe in God, though not religion, agnostics (4%) and atheists (5%).
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