Shiite
The most important belief is that the end of suffering is attainable by following the Eightfold Path.
Buddhism is the most practiced religion in Laos, followed by a significant portion of the population. There are also smaller communities of Christians and followers of traditional animist beliefs in the country.
It is important to have a belief because in most cases it gives your life a purpose.
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.
In Islamic countries.
The most important concept of the Enlightenment was the belief in reason and rationality as tools for understanding the world and improving society. This period emphasized individual rights, freedom of thought, and the power of scientific inquiry to challenge traditional authority and superstition.
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.
More Traditional
It's called 'monotheism'.
The belief that breakfast is the most important meal of the day is not a myth. Studies show that eating breakfast can have positive effects on overall health and well-being.
Nationalism
monetarism