Minority religion
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A minority religion is a religion held by a minority of the population of a country, state, or region. Minority religions may be subject to stigma or discrimination. An example of a stigma is using the term cult with its extremely negative connotations for certain new religious movements. People who belong to a minority religion may be subject to discrimination and prejudice, especially when the religious differences correlate with ethnic differences.
Laws are made in some countries to protect the rights of religious minorities, such as protecting the minorities' culture and to promote harmony with the majority.
See also
- Religious minorities in Greece
- Religious minorities in Iraq
- Religious minorities in Pakistan
- Religious minorities in India
- Religious minorities in Turkey
- Religious minorities in Iran
- Minority group