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In 2022, Freedom House rated Togo's religious freedom as 3 out of 4, noting that religious freedom is constitutionally protected and generally respected in practice. Islam, Catholicism and Protestantism are recognised by the state; other groups must register as religious associations to receive
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The 2014 General Population and Housing Census noted that among Christians, 25% are Roman Catholics, while other denominations included Methodists, Lutherans, Assemblies of God, Seventh-day Adventists, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) and Jehovah's Witnesses. Nichiren
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Buddhists, followers of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness, Baha’is and Hindus are among other religious groups in the country.
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similar benefits. The registration process has been subject to long delays with almost 900 applications pending at the beginning of 2021.
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Christians live mainly in the south of the country, while Muslims live predominately in the central and northern regions.
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being the most widely professed faith. A substantial number of the Togolese also practice
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and the nation's constitution provides freedom of religion and worship.
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The Africa Book: A Journey Through Every Country in the Continent
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in Togo also incorporate elements of folk religion.
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