Christianity is the dominantreligion in Equatorial Guinea, with theCatholic Church having the most members.[1] There are also substantial minorities of the adherents oftraditional faiths andIslam.[2]
Equatorial Guinea is asecular state, and thenation's constitution provides forfreedom of religion and worship, and prohibits political parties based on religious affiliation.[3]
TheConstitution of Equatorial Guinea provides for the freedom of religion, and prohibits the establishment ofpolitical parties on the basis of religion. The law establishes no state religion, but the government gives preference to the Roman Catholic Church and theReformed Church of Equatorial Guinea, which are the only religious groups not required to register their organization or activities with theMinistry of Justice, Religious Affairs, and Penitentiary Institutions (MJRAPI).[4]
The government provides funds to the Catholic Church and its schools for educational programming. Catholic masses are also a normal part of official government ceremonial functions.[4]
Permits are required for door-to-door proselytism. While some time limits are officially imposed on public religious activities,Evangelical Christian groups often hold activities outside the prescribed period without government intervention.[4]
