RELIGION IN THE USA

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 408.

Further Reading

1. Ashlstrom S. E. A religious people of American people / Sydney A. Ashlstrom. - New Haven: Yale University Press, 1972. – 364 p.

2. Hudson W.S. Religion in America / Winthrop Still Hudson. – London: MacMillian, 1992. – 256 p.

* Thus, Catholic parochial schools are widespread, especially in urban areas, where they are considered the equal or better of many public schools. Catholic school children wear distinctive uniforms, and are taught by nuns and lay teachers in a religious atmosphere. Private Catholic colleges and universities operated by the many different Catholic devotional or public service orders exist all over the country and educate millions of students. In addition, Catholic charities and hospitals are widespread.

America is a highly religious country, and has been since its earliest days. Nearly every religion in the world has adherents or organized institutions in the United States. American religious institutions are large, powerful and influential in social and political life. Even Americans who are members of no established religion are likely to believe in God. About 60% of Americans are members of a church, synagogue or other religious group, though many more identify with various religions because of their birth or upbringing. About 40% of Americans attend religious services regularly, compared to only 20% in UK.