Thread: Religion in Panama's History

How many religions have been in Panama throughout its history? How did they interact with each other?

As with the majority of former Spanish colonies, it is a Roman Catholic dominated country, with pockets of other religions.

Demographics of Panama - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

religion in panama - Google Search

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Roman Catholic Church
Christian Conquest
Religion in Society

Is Islam very big in Panama? What percentage of the population practices Islam?

Originally Posted by themark

Is Islam very big in Panama? What percentage of the population practices Islam?

Try reading my post above; the link to demographics has a nice list of percentages...but since you seemed to miss that the first time, here it is again:

Demographics of Panama - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Roman Catholic almost 80%, Protestant up to 12%, Muslims 4.4%, Baha'i 1%, Buddhists 1%, Jews 0.4%, Hindu 0.2%

I never saw many Muslims in Central or South America. There are many Muslims in Europe though and it's starting to be a problem for some.

Are there any atheists? Do they even get counted?

Originally Posted by expatplayer

Are there any atheists? Do they even get counted?

Of course there are atheists, but it is not a religion, thus does not usually get counted as such. I find that many ppl will say they are a religion, but that they don't practice. So you find a lot of Catholics who never go to church--that is really prevalent.

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Yeah, it also depends what you define an atheist to be. As there's also agnostic people, and some people think it's the same thing...

Anyway, as previously said, just because they claim to be of that religion doesn't mean they actually follow it thoroughly, they might of just grown up with it, but no longer take it seriously.

yes I think your opinion is right..
many people does not contribute with their religions, just on the name only

It's well known that the US is more religious than Europe... but South America in my opinion is very Catholic.. and most people do seem to practice their religion. I was wondering if when you are born... does it say your religion on your birth certificate in Panama?

mostly there is roman catholic...some smaller are Mormons and there are few more like Muslims and all

This is a nice topic. I am not surprised that Roman Catholics dominates the religion there since it is a Spanish colony before. What is important is that people should have a close spiritual relationship with God.

What about Hindus & Buddhists?

Islam is very noticeable in Panama and is growing very rapidly. I think this is going to cause a few problems in future..... By the way Hindus and Budhists are too small. Hindus being mostly Gujaratis from India and the Budhists being mostly Chinese and a few converts.

I am not surprised that Panama is a predominantly Roman Catholic. It is same with my country we are conquered by Spain for century. Also, same with Panama our population is dominantly Mestizo, mixed Asian & Spanish ancestry.

Originally Posted by uday1583

I am not surprised that Panama is a predominantly Roman Catholic. It is same with my country we are conquered by Spain for century. Also, same with Panama our population is dominantly Mestizo, mixed Asian & Spanish ancestry.

What country are you from?

there are many religions in panama but some specific religions are
Episcopalians, Christians. Buddhists, Jews, Muslims, Baha'i, Roman Catholic. Moreover,Panama is home to one of the world's seven Baha'i Houses of Worship. for more information plz visit the link given below


nationsencyclopedia.com/Americas/Panama-RELIGIONS.html

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It is my understanding from study of Spanish exploration and conquests, that the King or Queen of Spain who authorized and funded all ventures seeking new lands, with the express rule that all lands and people found there, were to be become subjects of Spain, required to join the Catholic church and speak Spanish. Consequences for failure to do this were severe.

The only exception to this has been the Mapuche tribes of Patagonia in Chile and Argentina, who have successfully fought all attempts to make them speak Spanish. Until today, these people do not teach Spanish to their children until they reach age six.

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