In spite of a general tolerance for religion, many African religions were not recognized because they typically revolved around belief in animism and magic, beliefs which were consistently met with scorn, and were regarded as immoral and subservient.
Because they typically revolved around belief in animism and magic, and were regarded as immoral and subservient. This was what many African religions were not recognized in spite of a general tolerance for religion. Animism and magic were beliefs. These beliefs were consistently met with scorn.