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                               Cuba Religion  Add caption   Cuba's prevailing religion is Christianity, primarily Roman Catholicism, although in some instances it is profoundly modified and influenced through Syncretism. Religions: Christian  59.2 %, folk 17.4%, other . 4%, none 23% (2010 est.)   Cuba is a multiracial society with a population of mainly Spanish and African origins. The largest organized religion is the Roman Catholic Church. Afro-Cuban religions, a blend of native African religions and Roman Catholicism, are widely practiced in Cuba. Officially, Cuba has been an atheist state for most of the Castro era.                                                            C atholicism and corona virus              Cuba uses the corona virus crisis to continue to harass, imprison religious leaders  In early March, responsible governments around the world closed borders to protect public health. But not Cuba. Instead, the cash-strapped government proclaimed: Visit Cuba for a sa

  Vietnam Religious Background Buddhism is the most common religion in Vietnam,  Buddhism is thought to have arrived in Vietnam from both India and China by no later than the  2nd century CE . At the time, and until the 10th century, the territory we call Vietnam today was dominated by China. Buddhism developed in Vietnam with an unmistakable Chinese influence.  By practicing Buddha’s teachings they protect themselves from suffering and problems. All the problems they experience during daily life originate from negative states of mind. Vietnam and Corona Virus  The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted religion in various ways,  the closure of Sunday Schools, temples and more. visiting gone low as no one wants to get the virus as in Vietnam theirs a lot of case reporters.  a nyone arriving at an airport or anywhere else in a major Vietnamese city had to go through compulsory body temperature screening and fill in a health self-declaration, stating their contact details and travel and health

Greek Orthodox Church ✥Religious Background Ancient greeks were polytheistic and  worshipped many deities which were the core of their belief. Said gods and godde s ses are now known  are The Olympian Gods.  The twelve Olympian Gods and Goddesses include Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Aphrodite, Hephaestus, Hermes, Hestia, Dionysius. Nowadays the most predominant religion is Orthodoxy, the Greek Orthodox Church headed by the Archbishop of Athens is the most followed church in Greece with (about) 98% of the total Greek population being members. Greece also supports other religions, such as Roman Catholicism, Protestantism , Judaism, and Islam. ✥Coronavirus Effects on Religion   The  Greek Orthodox Church  was closed due to the current situation to keep the distance from their religious leaders and to ensure the safety of all members. Many changes have been implemented in their rituals as well, such as; preventing the use of books and/or relacing the "

  Brazil's main religion is  Catholicism  has been Brazil's main religion since the beginning of the 16th century. It was introduced among the Native Brazilians by Jesuits missionaries and also observed by all the Portuguese first settlers. How Brazil make there money: Decomposing  Brazil's  income, we find that it is derived from the following three sectors: agriculture, industry, and services. According to 2014 estimates, 5.8% of  Brazil's  income came from agriculture, 23.8% from industry, and 70.4% from services( Fundamentals Of How Brazil Makes Its Money - Investopedia www.investopedia.com › Economics › Macroeconomics) Coronavirus : Brazil's  health system  is  now on the brink of collapse;  >1,500,000 cases of  COVID -19 and >60,000 deaths have been reported, but these numbers are undoubtedly underestimates Since covid-19 got Brazil its been the most effective. Why because " Brazil comprises many states with vulnerable communities, an emerging eco

  RELIGIOUS BACKGROUND Germany  is a religion , Univ. of Paderbom.The main religion in Germany is Christianity.Germany is also full of catholics but mostly christians.  Christian worship encompassing six ritual forms: praise, prayer, sermon, sacrifice, sacrament, and spiritual ecstasy.   CHRISTIANITY AND COVID-19 Germany churches were affected by covid by having to be closed for 7 weeks but reopened 45,000 churches in May 9th.Many people who attended church were tested positive for covid.With covid around it even caused people from church to die from it even big leaders from church haved diedBut right now you need a mask to be able to get in church and stay 6ft away from others .Covid has increased rapidly that probably they might close the churches again. CITATION Carolyn M.   Sept. 1, 1997   http://www.libraryjournal.com/ Los Angeles Times: https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-05-29/germany-reopened-churches-offer-road-map-new-coronavirus-outbreak-shows-risks

 Sunni Islam is the most popular religion in Nigeria  Nigeria has the largest Muslim  population in West Africa.The CIA  estimates over 50% of the population is Muslim  while the BBC  estimated in 2007 that slightly over 50% of the population is Muslim.   Muslims in Nigeria are predominantly Sunnis   of the Maliki  school of thought. Islam was introduced to Nigeria through two geographical routes: North Africa and the Senegalese Basin. The origins of Islam in the country is linked with the development of Islam in the wider West Africa. Trade was the major connecting link that brought Islam into Nigeria. Islam grew in North-East Nigeria, in particular, the Kanem  empire as a result of trade between Kanem and Northern African regions of Fezzan , Egypt and Cyrenaica  in the eleventh century.   Muslim merchants from the North sometimes remained in settlements along trade routes, this merchant class would later preach the message of Islam to their host communities.

  Spain's Religious background Spain's religion is Catholic. Catholic is a religion found in Judea first pope was Saint Peter. Catholics believe that god is not in nature but created nature and all exists. But Catholics faith is that he created nature and exists, maker of heaven and earth, and that he was the almigthy god . Religion and Corona Virus  In Spain , Madrid  there has been 365 infected and 5 killed because of kissing and touching the statue of Jesus of Medinaceli. They went  to give prayers to the 357 religious people who died in Spain. Citation  1)  http://yromerospain.weebly.com/culture-and-social-development.html 2)  https://catholic-sf.org/news/day-of-prayer-planned-for-357-religious-dead-from-covid-19-in-spain 3)  https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-spain-easter/another-victim-of-coronavirus-spains-  religious-statue-kissing-idUSKBN20T2JC

religions of india    Rammohun Roy   was a social and religious reformer in India. He helped change Hinduism in a time when it had come under criticism from India's British colonial rulers, Christian missionaries, and others. Rammohun Roy is sometimes called the father of modern India.  The entire  Indian  Ocean  region  is now being monitored by a live tsunami-warning system. Despite this, more than 600 people were killed after the Indonesian island of Java was hit by a tsunami following an underwater earthquake on 17 July. Hinduism  (79.8%) Islam  (14.2%) Christianity  (2.3%) Sikhism  (1.7%) Buddhism  (0.7%) Jainism  (0.4%) Unaffiliated (0.2%) Others (0.7%) COVID-19 in india  The news reporters obtained a quote from the research from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), "The aim of this survey was to evaluate the pattern of care of gynaecologic cancers in a developing country during the  COVID-19  pandemic. An anonymous survey consisting of 20 questions inten

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  Religion:  There is about a 90% that the Saudi's belong to the religion called, Sunni Branch of Islam. For most part of it, they live in the Eastern Province. The kind of influence Islam family's have are; family relationships, education, and other characteristics in the life of Saudi Arabia. There is a religion police force they have that helps them out with the rules of behavior. This is called Mutawwiin. (An example given in the World Book Student: For example, the mutawwiin ensure that shops close for prayer times and that people on the streets are properly dressed.)   Coronavirus In the  Eastern Province there are 81,829 cases, 85,229 recoveries, 667 deaths. Covid-19 has effected more men than women, which means there is more death cases for men than women. Covid cases are relating more on gender. From February 15 to October 22 covid has raised more than usual.  CITATIONS- https://www.worldbookonline.com/student-new/#/search/Saudi%20Arabia%20covid/type/rg?searchType=bas

  The main religion is the Zen. The Coronavirus really didn't effect the religion because they still do everything they supports to do, cause mostly they will pray and praise to ancestors and other as well. Zen is kinda the same thing as Bubbhism. Robert,Mcclory "Will Catholic be Lonely in Heaven" in Sept. 2001  Citation metadata https://go.gale.com/ps/retrieve.do?tabID=T003&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchResultsType=SingleTab&hitCount=12&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=8&docId=GALE%7CA77660021&docType=Article&sort=Relevance&contentSegment=ZTSF-198501P&prodId=STOM&pageNum=1&contentSet=GALE%7CA77660021&searchId=R2&userGroupName=tel_s_tsla&inPS=true

  Religion Argentina religion is roman catholic , with 2% of protestant and 2% of Jewish .A steady rise of evangelicals  occurred in recent decades. Also Argentina has the largest population of Muslims in Latin America. In Argentina 78% of the population claim to be catholic , however for the most part of people are not regular church goers. There's also been a decrease in perceived authority in church throughout Argentina and this has not lead a increase in secularization. Covid-19 Impact on Argentina A new organization culture was promoted through the awareness of all health workers and teaching responsibility .Medical training   through online was given to healthcare workers. SAMeR provide new safety criteria against the threat of viral contagion. "Argentina-religion". Spanish In Argentina .  https://www.amautaspanish.com/destinations/learn-spanish-in-argentina/argentina-overview/religion-196.html "Reports from Maria Graciela Alaluf and Co-Researchers Add New Data

  Religious Background During the early 1500's,  Many French people became Protestants. They followed the teachings of John Calvin and were called  Huguenots.   In the late 1500's, French Roman Catholics and the Huguenots fought a series of civil wars that took a lot of years to end. Thousands of people from the Huguenots were killed during the  Massacre of Saint Bartholomew's Day. After 30 years of the war going  In 1593, Henry became a Roman Catholic to achieve peace. Now the Catholicism is the largest religion in France. Catholicism and Corona virus   France issued strict limits on travel, banned public gatherings, and ordered the closure of businesses considered nonessential for the public.  The government also announced measures to support businesses, health care workers, and unemployed people. Infection rates declined in May, and authorities began to relax many business and travel restrictions. Citations Kesselman, Mark. "France."  World Book Student , World

Portugal Main and most known Religion is the Roman Catholic Religion.Portugal has 97 % of its population and the highest percentage in the western Europe. The first cases diagnosed with COVID-19 disease in Portugal were reported on March 2, 2020, while the first death was recorded on March 16, 2020 As of June 3, 2020, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 per 10,000 inhabitants was 32.6 ( 9 ). Despite the progressive spread of the pandemic throughout the country, its spread continues to be characterized by a high number and keeps spreading more and more.

  image: Vietnam flag from:  "the world fact book :Vietnam" central intelligence agency, central agency, 1 Feb, 2018,  link:  https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/vm.html