Religion in Réunion
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The predominant religion in Réunion is Roman Catholicism (86% of the population in 1995), with Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism also represented amongst others. Rastafarism is present, too, but is not officially recognized[citation needed]. Réunion has been subject to crimes committed by Religious extremists, in particularity kidnapping, and also corruption and misuse of influence by religious leaders.[1] In Réunion, all religions are freely practiced, without government persecution.[2] Most large towns have a Mosque, allowing the Muslims communities to practice their religion.[3]
[edit] Places of Worship
 A Tamil temple in Réunion |
 Moufia Mosque in Saint-Denis |
 Catholic church of Notre-Dame-des-Neiges in Cilaos |
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/la-reunion-a-colonial-saga-of-cults-and-kidnap-460678.html
- ^ http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://net-outremer.forumactif.com/gallery/la-Reunion/Religion-a-la-Reunion-pic_194.htm&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=6&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3DR%25C3%25A9union%2Breligion%26start%3D10%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN
- ^ http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/R%C3%A9union#Religion
