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''See also:'' [[Religious conservatism and politics]]

''See also:'' [[Religious conservatism and politics]]

In 2016, the ''Independent'' reported that [[homosexuality]] is illegal in 74 countries.<ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/gay-lesbian-bisexual-relationships-illegal-in-74-countries-a7033666.html LGBT relationships are illegal in 74 countries, research finds], Independent, 2016</ref> Islamic countries ban homosexuality. [[Russia]] which has seen [[Collapse of atheism in the former Soviet Union|a resurgence of religion]] now has a law against promoting homosexuality.<ref>[https://www.rt.com/news/russia-gay-law-myths-951/?utm_source=browser&utm_medium=aplication_chrome&utm_campaign=chrome Gay rights in Russia: Facts and Myths]</ref>

In 2016, the ''Independent'' reported that homosexuality is illegal in 74 countries.<ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/gay-lesbian-bisexual-relationships-illegal-in-74-countries-a7033666.html LGBT relationships are illegal in 74 countries, research finds], Independent, 2016</ref> Islamic countries ban homosexuality. [[Russia]] which has seen [[Collapse of atheism in the former Soviet Union|a resurgence of religion]] now has a law against promoting homosexuality.<ref>[https://www.rt.com/news/russia-gay-law-myths-951/?utm_source=browser&utm_medium=aplication_chrome&utm_campaign=chrome Gay rights in Russia: Facts and Myths]</ref>

A study conducted by the Washington-based Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life says that [[Africa]]ns are among the most religious people on Earth (see also: [[Black atheism]]).<ref name="ffrf.org">[http://ffrf.org/outreach/item/13652-why-so-many-africans-are-religious Why so many Africans are religious: Leo Igwe]</ref>  In addition, evangelical Christianity is growing quickly in Africa. In North Africa Islam is the majority religion. In 2015, out of the 55 states recognised by the United Nations or African Union, 34 of countries outlaw homosexuality.<ref>[https://africacheck.org/reports/same-sex-relations-illegal-in-34-african-states-likely-35/ How many African states outlaw same-sex relations? (At least 34)], Africa Check</ref>.

A study conducted by the Washington-based Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life says that [[Africa]]ns are among the most religious people on Earth (see also: [[Black atheism]]).<ref name="ffrf.org">[http://ffrf.org/outreach/item/13652-why-so-many-africans-are-religious Why so many Africans are religious: Leo Igwe]</ref>  In addition, evangelical Christianity is growing quickly in Africa. In North Africa Islam is the majority religion. In 2015, out of the 55 states recognised by the United Nations or African Union, 34 of countries outlaw homosexuality.<ref>[https://africacheck.org/reports/same-sex-relations-illegal-in-34-african-states-likely-35/ How many African states outlaw same-sex relations? (At least 34)], Africa Check</ref>.