Culture of Colombia - Religion

Religion

Main article: Religion in Colombia See also: Status of religious freedom in Colombia, Christianity in Colombia, Protestants in Colombia, Roman Catholicism in Colombia, and Islam in Colombia

Studies suggest that about 70% of Colombians are Roman Catholic. However, Colombians are notable for their acceptance of other creeds and faith such as, Christianity ( about 15% of the population), Islam (about 10% of the population), and other religions (about 5% of the population).

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