Religion in the Ivory Coast
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Both Islam and Christianity have been adapted to indigenous religions in a variety
of ways. Beyond these localized versions of world religions, however, are complex
systems of belief and practice that incorporate many elements of more than one religion.
Most widely recognized among these syncretic religions are numerous offshoots of
Harrism along the coast, where new prophets, preachers, and disciples blend traditional
beliefs, Harrism, and modern-day political advice to help deal with the problems
of everyday life
Syncretic religions are generally more common among minorities in a particular
area or among groups that perceive themselves to be resisting political domination
by their neighbors. The Agni have remained heavily Catholic, for example, whereas
the neighboring BaoulÈ have evolved a variety of syncretisms, following prophets
that promise good fortune as a reward for allegiance to them. Small groups in the
far northeast have also evolved a variety of belief systems to maintain their traditions,
incorporate selected aspects of Islam, and resist domination by outsiders
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