In regards to religion, the majority of
inhabitants (about 50%) are Roman Catholic, followed by Protestant religions
(especially among the people of German origin), such as Evangelical Lutheran
and Anglican sects. In recent times there has also been a growing number of
Jehovah's Witnesses and Latter-day Saints. Other noteworthy religions include
Spiritism and Afro-Brazilian ritualism (such as Umbanda and Candomblé)
