What is the dominant religion in Brazil, and how does this differ from Christianity? In Brazil they exist different religions. Only 90% of the Brazilian population subscribe to some religious ideal, and around 1% of its population do not believe in a God. During the 19th century, Catholicism was made the official religion of Brazil, in fact, three quarters of the population claim to be Roman Catholics. There are other religions that are non Christian origins like Jewish, Muslim (or Islam), Buddhist, Jehovah’s Witness, Shinto, Rastafarian, Candomble, Umbanda. So this is one of the country that have multiples religions in practice right now. The dominant religion in Brazil is Roman Catholicism whit a 64.6% of people practicing that religion. This religion is the same as Christianity. Fallowing is Protestantism with a 22.2% of people. this religion
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