Asked by Kendra Becker on May 31, 2024

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Which statement about African Americans and religion is the most accurate?

A) Most African Americans reject Christianity due to its association with slavery.
B) African Americans are more likely to identify as Muslims than as Christians.
C) About 25 percent of African Americans identify as Catholic.
D) About 75 percent of African Americans identify as Protestants.

African Americans

Refers to citizens or residents of the United States who have total or partial ancestry from any of the black racial groups of Africa.

  • Understand the role of religion in shaping social cohesion and individual identities.
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Monica HeadenJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
According to the Pew Research Center, about 75 percent of African Americans identify as Protestants, primarily members of historically black Protestant denominations, such as the African Methodist Episcopal Church or the National Baptist Convention. While some African Americans have turned to Islam, the majority identify as Christians, with Catholicism being the second-largest Christian tradition among African Americans at 5%. There is no evidence that most African Americans reject Christianity due to its association with slavery.