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Swaziland is a largely religious society, with Christianity, and Swazi traditional religion being the most popular religions.〔 According to Religious intelligence, 82.70% of the total population adheres to Christianity, making it the most common religion in Swaziland.〔 Anglican, Protestant and indigenous African churches, including African Zionist, and Roman Catholics constitute the majority of the Christians in the country. On 18 July 2012, Ellinah Wamukoya was elected Anglican Bishop of Swaziland; on 17 November 2012 she became the first woman to be consecrated as a bishop in Africa. 14.70% of the population follows traditional religions; other non-Christian religions practised in the country include Islam (0.95%), the Bahá'í Faith (0.5%), and Hinduism (0.15%).〔〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.state.gov/j/drl/rls/irf/religiousfreedom/index.htm?year=2012&dlid=208202#wrapper )〕 According to the US State Department religious freedom report of 2012, the percentage distribution of religious practices in the country is 90% Christian, 2 percent Muslim, while under 10% belong to other religious groups.〔 According to the CIA world fact book, the distribution is 40% Zionist, 20% Roman Catholic, Muslim 10%, other (includes Anglican, Baha'i, Methodist, Mormon, Jewish) 30%. In other sources such as Clay Potts, the religious demographics are 80% Christian, and 20% Traditional Swazi religion. The Constitution of the Kingdom, which went into effect on February 8, 2006, provides for freedom of religion. The Government respects freedom of religion.〔 There have been reports, as of 2012 of societal discrimination based on religious affiliation, belief, or practice.〔 ==Swazi religion== The traditional Swazi religion recognizes a supreme God/creator, but more important are the spirits of ancestors. Swazi religion speaks of a creator known as ''Mvelincanti'' (he who was there from the beginning). However, Mvelincanti is too remote and so it is ancestral spirits ''emadloti'' is more relevant in day-to-day life. Beasts are slaughtered and beer was brewed to please (propitiate) the spirits, and ask for help. The rituals are performed at the level of family associated with birth, death and marriage.〔 Some Swazis blend these traditions with contemporary Christian practices. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Religion in Swaziland」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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