What is religion in liberia?

Religion in Liberia is diverse, with Christianity being the most widely practiced religion. According to the 2008 National Census, around 85.5% of the population identified as Christians, with about 12.2% practicing traditional religions, and the remaining practicing Islam.

The history of religion in Liberia is closely linked to the founding of the country. Liberia was established by freed slaves from the United States in the 19th century, and many of them brought their Christian beliefs with them.

Protestantism is the dominant form of Christianity in Liberia, with the United Methodist Church being the largest denomination. There are also significant numbers of Baptists, Episcopalians, and Pentecostals. Catholicism is a minority religion in Liberia.

Traditional religions include animism and ancestor worship. These beliefs are still widely practiced in rural areas, though many Liberians also integrate these beliefs into their Christian or Islamic practices.

Islam is practiced primarily by the Mandingo and Vai ethnic groups, who are concentrated in the northern and western regions of the country. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is the largest denomination within Islam in Liberia.

Religion has played an important role in the country's recent history, including the civil wars of the 1980s and 1990s, which had religious undertones. However, since the end of the civil war in 2003, there has been a push for religious unity and reconciliation among the different faiths in Liberia.