Faith

According to the U.S. Department of State, 80 percent of South Africa’s population practices Christianity. The largest group of Christian churches, categorized as African Independent Churches, were a result of the Christian missionaries who traveled to southern Africa to spread their religion in the 19th and 20th centuries. Some 9 percent of South Africans do not identify with any organized religion; 11 percent subscribe to other beliefs, including traditional indigenous religions, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism.

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Faith

According to the U.S. Department of State, 80 percent of South Africa’s population practices Christianity. The largest group of Christian churches, categorized as African Independent Churches, were a result of the Christian missionaries who traveled to southern Africa to spread their religion in the 19th and 20th centuries. Some 9 percent of South Africans do not identify with any organized religion; 11 percent subscribe to other beliefs, including traditional indigenous religions, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism.

FAITH

What is church? “A meeting of all races.”

There’s a pastor — and a voice — for every parishioner at this Makhanda service.

FAITH

God is present — and everyone is blessed

“Amen, amen, amen.” From tiny living room, a grand message spreads.

FAITH

Traditional healers’ status is earned — not given

South Africans place great faith in those who treat body and spirit.

FAITH

At Word Embassy Church, the pastor hammers home a practical message

Lessons are aimed at youth and delivered with an edge. Here’s one for the girls: “How can he give you the world when he doesn’t even have a job?”