Section 8
Major Religions in the U.S.
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Protestantism
Protestantism is one of the major umbrella religions in the U.S., and is constantly evolving in response to political and social changes.
Catholicism
Catholicism has a long history in the U.S., with the Catholic Church the single largest religious denomination in the United States.
Judaism
Judaism is the religion, philosophy, and way of life of the Jewish people.
Islam
The American Muslim population is a racially diverse group that has been present in the U.S. since before the Civil War.
Social Correlates of Religion
There are correlations between the degree of religious belief in society and social factors like mortality rates, wealth and happiness.
Affiliation
The main religious preferences in the Unites States include (in order): Christianity, unaffiliate, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism.