Morales, like many rural Bolivians, was raised with a combination of Catholicism and belief in the Pachamama in addition to Ekeko. Other indigenous leaders, such as Felix Patzi, follow a pure indigenous faith and reject Christianity. Even though there are leaders within this faith, there has not been a shift amongst Bolivians to become 'indigenous-belief only'.
Morales was raised in a cultural mix of Catholicism and Pachamama worship, along with Ekeko, typical of many rural Bolivians. In contrast, indigenous leaders like Felix Patzi follow an unadulterated indigenous faith, rejecting Christianity altogether. However, there has been no widespread shift towards adopting only indigenous beliefs.