Religion in the USA

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Religion as the foundation of the American nation (colonialism: religious freedom?)

Religion as the foundation of the American nation (colonialism: religious freedom?)


Puritans (Massachusetts)
Quakers (Pennsylvania)
Catholics (Maryland)
Anglicans (Virginia)
the First Amendment to the Constitution: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
Diversity of beliefs
Multiculturalism
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Is religion important in your life? „YES” answered: 59% people in

Is religion important in your life? „YES” answered:
59% people in the

USA
36% in Poland
33% in Great Britain
27% in Italy
21% in Germany
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ATTENDANCE: 41.6% of Americans report they regularly attend religious services 15%

ATTENDANCE:

41.6% of Americans report they regularly attend religious services
15% of French

citizens,
10% of UK citizens,
7.5% of Australian citizens
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Service attendance by state:

Service attendance by state:

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Baptist churches The name 'Baptist' comes from the Baptist practice of

Baptist churches
The name 'Baptist' comes from the Baptist practice of immersion

in water. It was coined in the seventeenth century by opponents to the new movement but rejected by followers themselves. It wasn't until the nineteenth century that Baptists accepted the use of the label to describe themselves.
Distinguishing features:
Baptism of believers by full immersion
Priesthood of all
Congregational
Separation of church and state
(from: BBC: Religions)
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Methodist churches Methodism has its roots in eighteenth century Anglicanism. Its

Methodist churches

Methodism has its roots in eighteenth century Anglicanism. Its founder

was a Church of England minister, John Wesley (1703-1791), who sought to challenge the religious assumptions of the day. During a period of time in Oxford, he and others met regularly for Bible study and prayer, to receive communion and do acts of charity. They became known as 'The Holy Club' or 'Methodists' because of the methodical way in which they carried out their Christian faith. John Wesley later used the term Methodist himself to mean the methodical pursuit of biblical holiness.
(from: BBC: Religions)
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Methodist churches Beliefs: All need to be saved - the doctrine

Methodist churches

Beliefs:
All need to be saved - the doctrine of original

sin
All can be saved - Universal Salvation
All can know they are saved - Assurance
All can be saved completely - Christian perfection
(from: BBC: Religions)
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MORMONS: The church is called The Church of Jesus Christ of

MORMONS:

The church is called The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day

Saints,
Mormons believe their church is a restoration of the Church as conceived by Jesus and that the other Christian churches have gone astray.
The church was founded by Joseph Smith (1805 - 1844). It was then developed by Brigham Young who migrated with the new Mormons to Salt Lake City in 1847.
Mormons believe that God has a physical body, is married, and can have children.
They also believe that humans can become gods in the afterlife.
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MORMONS: Mormons are strongly focused on traditional family life and values.

MORMONS:

Mormons are strongly focused on traditional family life and values.
They oppose

abortion, homosexuality, unmarried sexual acts, pornography, gambling, tobacco, consuming alcohol, tea, coffee, and the use of drugs.
One of the more common misconceptions is that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints advocates polygamy. However, this was discontinued over a century ago and the Church excommunicates anyone who practices it.
(from: BBC: Religions)