Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Religion

Religion:

  • Christianity:
    • Most English are Christian
    • The Protestant Church started in the 16th century by Martin Luther. Today The Church of England is the most common church in England.  
    • The Christian churches in England consist of:
      • Anglicanism
      • Roman Catholicism
      • Methodism
      • Pentecostal
      • Eastern Orthodox
      • Oriental Orthodoxy
                                                          
  • Islam:
    • The second largest religion in England is Islam.  This religion came to England in the 1300s.  During this time some of the most educated men were Muslim.  
    • Through England there are many temples and Islamic practices held.  Islamic religions are also take into consideration with schools and businesses.  
                                                        
  • Other  common Religions throughout England are:
    •  Judaism
    • Hinduism
    • Sikhism 
    • Buddhism 
    • The Baha'i Faith
                                                                
                                                                                       

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