Irreligion in Uganda is uncommon among Ugandans, as Christianity is the predominant faith. [1] Only 2.9% of Ugandans claim no religion. [2] Most Ugandans are considered religious and there is a great stigma attached to being a non-believer. [3] [4]
A small group of atheists such as James Onen have set up organizations opposing witchcraft and superstitions in Uganda. [5] [6] [7]
In February 2015 BiZoHa, the world's first ‘free-thinker’ orphanage, was launched in the town of Mukhoy, Kasese district in western Uganda. The campaign to start the program was primarily funded by Zoltan Istvan and Hank Pellissier. [8] [9]
Irreligion in Uganda is uncommon among Ugandans, as Christianity is the predominant faith. [1] Only 2.9% of Ugandans claim no religion. [2] Most Ugandans are considered religious and there is a great stigma attached to being a non-believer. [3] [4]
A small group of atheists such as James Onen have set up organizations opposing witchcraft and superstitions in Uganda. [5] [6] [7]
In February 2015 BiZoHa, the world's first ‘free-thinker’ orphanage, was launched in the town of Mukhoy, Kasese district in western Uganda. The campaign to start the program was primarily funded by Zoltan Istvan and Hank Pellissier. [8] [9]