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Animism is belief in the spiritual forces that inhabit every landmark, and even trees and other familiar objects. One of the most important of the early European animist beliefs was Mother Earth, known sometimes as Gaia. The sun, moon and stars were also worshipped.
Animism preceded what we now call paganism, but the dividing line is not clear-cut. Perhaps the difference is when the spirit that dwelt in an object became regarded as a god associated with the object, but not confined to it. Or when the god became regarded as human-like.
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What type of religions are there in Africa?
At Library.thinkquest.org, it lays out different regions in Africa and its countries.Here is the breakdown it gives:Northern Africa:Algeria- MuslimEgypt- Muslim, ChristianLibya- MuslimMorocco- MuslimSudan- Muslim, Animist, CatholicTunisia- MuslimWestern Africa:Benin- Animist, Catholic, MuslimBurkina Faso- Animist, Muslim, ChristianCote d'Ivoire- Animist, Muslim, CatholicGabon- ChristianGambia- Muslim, ChristianGhana- Christian, Animist, MuslimGuinea- Muslim, AnimistGuinea-Bissau- Animist, MuslimLiberia- Christian, Animist, MuslimMali- Muslim, AnimistMauritania- MuslimNiger- Muslim, AnimistNigeria- Muslim, ChristianSenegal- MuslimSierra Leone- Animist, MuslimTogo- Animist, Muslim, CatholicCentral AfricaAngola- Catholic, Animist, ProtestantBurundi- Catholic, Animist, ProtestantCameroon- Animist, Muslim, CatholicCentral African Republic- Animist, Protestant, MuslimChad- Muslim, AnimistCongo- Animist, CatholicDemocratic Republic of the Congo(Zaire)- Catholic, Protestant, AnimistEquatorial Guinea- CatholicRwanda- Catholic, Animist, ProtestantUganda- Catholic, Protestant, MuslimZambia- Protestant, Catholic, AnimistEastern AfricaDjibouti- MuslimEthiopia- Coptic, MuslimKenya- Animist, Catholic, ProtestantMalawi- Animist, CatholicSomalia- Muslim (Sunni)Tanzania- Muslim, Hindu, Christian, AnimistSouthern AfricaBotswana- Animist, ChristianLesotho- Chrisitan, AnimistMozambique- Animist, Catholic, MuslimNamibia- ChristianSouth Africa- Protestant, Animist, CatholicSwaziland- Christian, AnimistZimbabwe- Animist, Protestant, CatholicAs to the percentages of each religion in any given country I imaginethey are not only somewhat inaccurate but hard to calculate as well.Any census data regarding most countries in Africa isdifficult to find or not available.
Who is the founder of animist?
There is no founder of 'Animism' it is a group of shared beliefs in spirits that 'animate' the workings of the world. It is inherently group-minded.
Which order do the 6 major religions go in?
Didn't we answer this question already? In terms of number of adherents, the order is 1) Christianity; 2) Islam; 3) Hinduism; 4) Buddhism; 5) Taoism; 6) Animist and Dynamist beliefs.
What early religion did taoism came from?
Taoism is believed to have evolved from the animist beliefs of ancient China, along with some Buddhist influences.
What is the main beliefs of followers of animism?
Animist believe that all people, plants and inanimate object have souls. its like what the blue people believed in the Avatar movie.
What are hinduisms major beliefs?
Major beliefs are that all are equal and all have equal rights.
What is an animist?
An animist is a believer in animism, a belief that spirits inhabit some or all natural objects or phenomena.
What is the name of the believers of animism?
There are different types of animism, but a person who follows an animist path is generically called an "animist."
Were the 10 commandments 1 of the major beliefs of the Jews?
yes it was because one of there major beliefs was the 10 commandments.
Does Kenya have Animist?
no but your mom has one
What religion does the Ndebeles have?
Christian or Animist
What beliefs does Brazil have?
Major Cristians
