Christianity, introduced by missionaries, is the principal organized religion. As of 2002, 45% of the islanders were Anglicans; 18% were Roman Catholics; 12% were United (Methodist/Presbyterian); 9% were Baptists; 7% were Seventh-Day Adventist; 5% were other Protestant; and 5% adhered to traditional indigenous religions. Indigenous churches that are offshoots of other established Christian churches are attended by about 2% of the population. There is also a small Baha'i community. The most recent census indicated that there were only 12 Muslims in the country.
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