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Burundi -- Religion
The
religions
of Burundi
are Christian
67% (Roman
Catholic 62%,
Protestant
5%), indigenous
beliefs 32%,
Muslim 1%.
Although
the Burundi
constitution
guarantees
religious
freedom, several
churches have
been banned.
The Jehovah's
Witnesses
and the Seventh-Day
Adventists
were banned
because their
doctrines
challenged
civil authority.
For example,
the Seventh-Day
Adventists
clashed with
the government
over the civil
practice that
requires all
citizens to
provide community
service on
Saturday mornings.
In general,
churches that
challenge
the government
or call for
reforms are
harassed.
The government
does not allow
services on
weekdays or
the display
of religious
symbols on
buildings
other than
churches.
The Catholic
Church's access
to the media
has been under
attack as
their newspaper
and radio
broadcasts
face frequent
suspensions.
Source:
Groeslsema,
R. 1995. Burundians.
In Worldmark
Encyclopedia
of Cultures
and Daily
Life.
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