Catholic and Protestant missionaries interacted with African natives through a mix of evangelism, education, and social services. They aimed to convert locals to Christianity, often establishing schools and healthcare facilities to attract and assist communities. While some missionaries genuinely sought to improve the lives of African people, others imposed Western values and cultural norms, sometimes leading to tensions and resistance. Overall, their interactions significantly influenced local societies, both positively and negatively.
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Today there's Christianity, protestant, reformed and Catholic; a few Jewish families, and an enclave of African American Muslims.
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Christian Missionaries had little success with converting Africa to Christianity, but the African people often mixed Christianity with their native religions, forming syncretic brands of both religions.
The predominant religion in Haiti is Christianity, with a majority of the population identifying as Roman Catholic. There is also a significant presence of Protestant denominations, particularly Pentecostalism. Voodoo, a syncretic religion blending elements of African traditions with Christianity, is also practiced by a segment of the population.
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Imani Temple African-American Catholic Congregation was created in 1989.
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Cuba was a predominantly Roman Catholic country before Castro. From 1959 to 1992 it was officially an atheistic country. However, Cubans still practiced their religions in secret. The major religions in Cuba are: Catholic, Protestant, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jewish, and Santeria (a mix of Catholic and African religions).
According to historians, most missionaries believed that British rule would help modernize African societies. Missionaries believed by converting Africans to Christianity, this would lessen their resistance to British control over their country.
There are protestants, Roman catholic, Islam, and other indigenous religions in Kenya.