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Hinduism is adhered to by around 1.7% of Indonesia's population, and the majority of followers are from Bali.
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10 Interesting Fact About Religion and spirituality
10 Interesting Fact About Religion and spirituality
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Hinduism is adhered to by around 1.7% of Indonesia's population, and the majority of followers are from Bali.
Buddhism first entered Indonesia around the 2nd century AD through trade with India.
Confucianism is a minority religion in Indonesia, with the majority of followers from ethnic Chinese.
Islam is the majority religion in Indonesia, with around 87% of the population embracing this religion.
Christianity entered Indonesia around the 16th century AD through the Portuguese and Dutch colonialism.
Most Indonesian people who embrace Christianity come from the Minahasa and Toraja tribes.
Catholicism is one of the most commonly adopted Christianity in Indonesia, especially in eastern Indonesia.
Islam entered Indonesia around the 7th century AD through Arab and Indian traders.
Hinduism in Indonesia has several differences with Hinduism in India, such as variations in the celebration of festivals and language use.
There are some native Indonesian religions that are still practiced today, such as Kejawen, Sunda Wiwitan, and Marapu.