Religion in South Sudan
Christianity is the most widely professed religion in South Sudan
WEB Christianity is the most widely professed religion in South Sudan with significant minorities of the adherents of traditional faiths and Islam.
Sources and definitions
This country report is a collation of data and analysis based around Open Doors World Watch List WWL and includes.
The 2020 Pew-Templeton Global Religious Futures Project report estimated that Christians make up 605 percent of the population.
In addition to Islam and Christianity a large proportion of South Sudanese practice traditional religions
The separation of religion and state
The constitution of South Sudan guarantees freedom of religion The government generally respects this right in practice. However there have been reports of some local government officials interfering with religious activities.
In 2018 the government passed a law that requires all religious groups to register with the government. This law has been criticized by some religious groups who argue that it is a violation of their freedom of religion.
Despite these challenges religious freedom is generally respected in South Sudan. The country has a diverse religious landscape and people are generally free to practice their faith without fear of persecution.
https://www.state.gov/reports/2020-report-on-international-religious-freedom/south-sudan/
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