In reality, it's probably because the adherents of the practise have put themselves in a rather difficult psychological place, however the following two Biblical verses are usually quoted as justification:
And these signs shall follow them that believe: In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues. They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. (Mark 16:17-18).
Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. (Luke 10:19).
The majority of Germans will practice Christianity as their choice religion. Some Germans will however practice agnostic or Buddhist religions.
I think Buddhism and Shinto are some religions they practice there as well as Christianity and Baha'i.
Mostly Islam, with some (brutally suppressed) tribal religions.
Most religions that acquired an organized form, use temples and shrines for practicing, however, most of them allow and encourage also the practice in private. Some religions with animist principles, use landscape features (i.e. rock formations, groves, etc) instead of temples.
You mean polygamy? Many religions practice polygamy, including Islam, some Christian groups, and many regional or tribal religions in Africa and Asia.
The major religions in Haiti are Roman Catholicism and Vodou. Some Haitians also practice Protestantism, Islam, and other minority religions. Vodou is a syncretic religion that combines elements of African, Catholic, and indigenous beliefs.
It is impossible to accurately predict the number of religions individuals obtian. There are many small, isolated religions in certain parts of the world. People living in areas that hinder commnuication and interaction often tend to be small..thus preventing diffusion from occuring.
Many religions practice or practiced polytheism, including the ancient Greek religion (which is still practiced today), the ancient Roman religion (mostly based on the Greek religion), and many indigenous religions.
Well mostly Africa but some countries in South America still practice their beliefs as well.
Most people in China follow the practices of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, although there are some that practice other religions, such as Christianity.
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The main religions practiced in Haiti are Catholicism, Protestantism, and Vodou. Catholicism is predominant, but Vodou, a syncretic religion with African roots, is also widely practiced alongside Christianity. Some Haitians also practice Protestantism, with various denominations present in the country.