Second Largest Religion in Each State

[Risky Thicket]

What you thought you knew or maybe never thought of may surprise you!

 

[Goshin]

I looked into this a short while back.


Its more or less correct, but deceptive in a way... like South Carolina, it says Ba'hai is the second most common religion here... but the latest stats say 93% Christian, 5% non religious, 1% 'Other religions'.... so we're looking at a mighty small number relatively speaking.

 

[Risky Thicket]

I looked into this a short while back.


Its more or less correct, but deceptive in a way... like South Carolina, it says Ba'hai is the second most common religion here... but the latest stats say 93% Christian, 5% non religious, 1% 'Other religions'.... so we're looking at a mighty small number relatively speaking.

Funny thing you mention that, Goshin. I wanted a bit more background and found this information from the Pew Research.

 

[Removable Mind]

Funny thing you mention that, Goshin. I wanted a bit more background and found this information from the Pew Research.

Atheists at 1.6%. And being one who lives in a bible belt state. I'm a little out-numbered. These statistics explains a lot. Now I understand. :aliens1:

 

[Winchester]

They obviously are including Mormonism with Christianity don't know if I totally agree with that as they (and those in the know correct me if I'm wrong) Mormons did not always believe Jesus was God but rather that grew into that position.

 

[Aunt Spiker]

"77% of Americans identify as Christian."

The Runner-Up Religions Of America : The Protojournalist : NPR

So all of this other stuff is constituting that 23 remaining percent - for the entire country.

That's such a small amount, spread across all sorts of religions, really. So, no, it doesn't surprise me that Buddhism and Islam are in that bracket. It's like a no-brainer. How many religions do people think there are?

 

[Summerwind]

What you thought you knew or maybe never thought of may surprise you!

No friggin' way Buddhism is stronger in Utah and Idaho than LDS, no possible way. Since LDS isn't Christianity, ie they consider Jesus a prophet not the messiah, it should be counted separately.

 

[Winchester]

No friggin' way Buddhism is stronger in Utah and Idaho than LDS, no possible way. Since LDS isn't Christianity, ie they consider Jesus a prophet not the messiah, it should be counted separately.

They probably let the religions self identify, but I agree with you.

 

[Thrilla]

They obviously are including Mormonism with Christianity don't know if I totally agree with that as they (and those in the know correct me if I'm wrong) Mormons did not always believe Jesus was God but rather that grew into that position.

well, Christianity is all about Jesus Christ.. so i'm not sure why Mormons wouldn't be considered Christians when their entire church is about Jesus Christ.

the primarydifference between Mormons and other Christians is their view of the Trinity.
they see the Father, Son and Holy Spirit as separate persons, united in purpose and mission.
the others see the Father, Son, and holy spirit as one person.

both views are biblically supported, so who knows what the real deal is.


in any event, there are lots of Christians churches....I personally don't believe any of them have a monopoly on Christianity

 

[Summerwind]

well, Christianity is all about Jesus Christ.. so i'm not sure why Mormons wouldn't be considered Christians when their entire church is about Jesus Christ.

the primarydifference between Mormons and other Christians is their view of the Trinity.
they see the Father, Son and Holy Spirit as separate persons, united in purpose and mission.
the others see the Father, Son, and holy spirit as one person.

both views are biblically supported, so who knows what the real deal is.


in any event, there are lots of Christians churches....I personally don't believe any of them have a monopoly on Christianity

The main reason is because they figure Jesus as a prophet along the same level as their Joseph Smith, not the son of god, ie not Christ, ie not Christian.

 

[Thrilla]

No friggin' way Buddhism is stronger in Utah and Idaho than LDS, no possible way. Since LDS isn't Christianity, ie they consider Jesus a prophet not the messiah, it should be counted separately.

you are incorrect.

Mormons believe Jesus is the Messiah.

 

[Thrilla]

The main reason is because they figure Jesus as a prophet along the same level as their Joseph Smith, not the son of god, ie not Christ, ie not Christian.

sorry.. you are extremely wrong.

 

[Summerwind]

you are incorrect.

Mormons believe Jesus is the Messiah.

No they don't. I lived in a neighborhood of them, and they don't. The church made a slight change in wording to accomodate the SLC Olympics, but the congregations still consider themselves not Christian, and that their Joseph Smith is as high a prophet as Jesus.

 

[Thrilla]

No they don't. I lived in a neighborhood of them, and they don't. The church made a slight change in wording to accomodate the SLC Olympics, but the congregations still consider themselves not Christian, and that their Joseph Smith is as high a prophet as Jesus.

I'm Mormon...
this isn't the thread for hashing this out, but rest assured, you are incorrect.

 

[Winchester]

well, Christianity is all about Jesus Christ.. so i'm not sure why Mormons wouldn't be considered Christians when their entire church is about Jesus Christ.

the primarydifference between Mormons and other Christians is their view of the Trinity.
they see the Father, Son and Holy Spirit as separate persons, united in purpose and mission.
the others see the Father, Son, and holy spirit as one person.

both views are biblically supported, so who knows what the real deal is.


in any event, there are lots of Christians churches....I personally don't believe any of them have a monopoly on Christianity

I knew you'd show up to set me straight Thrilla. :2wave:

But... and just because I like arguing over peoples interpretation of the divine, is it not a significant departure from traditional Christian orthodoxy to take the position that Jesus and even God was once like us and then became God rather than God was and is always God and sent his only son (who was also God) to die for our sins and save us, etc., etc., etc.

 

[HonestJoe]

They obviously are including Mormonism with Christianity don't know if I totally agree with that as they (and those in the know correct me if I'm wrong) Mormons did not always believe Jesus was God but rather that grew into that position.

I think even lumping Protestants and Catholics together to make something else the "second largest" is questionable, at least with that wording. "Largest non-Christian religion" would be more accurate but I guess that depends on the motivation of the people who put the map together.

 

[Thrilla]

I knew you'd show up to set me straight Thrilla. :2wave:

But... and just because I like arguing over peoples interpretation of the divine, is it not a significant departure from traditional Christian orthodoxy to take the position that Jesus and even God was once like us and then became God rather than God was and is always God and sent his only son (who was also God) to die for our sins and save us, etc., etc., etc.

well, IMO, it's a semi-significant departure from 4th and 5th century (politically influenced) orthodox views, sure... but it's not a significant departure from the Bible.
(like I said, the bible supports both views)

it's all so very incomprehensible (using human reasoning) .... God had a son who was actually himself, then God had himself create man in his own image,which is probably the image of his son,who is also himself... then sent himself to earth so he could be himself in body, then he forsake himself and became a martyr to himself, in his own name.... and then there's something about a Ghost who is also his Son, and Himself, simultaneously.
....or something like that. :lol:

 

[joG]

What you thought you knew or maybe never thought of may surprise you!

I really would never have guessed.

 

[UtahBill]

No friggin' way Buddhism is stronger in Utah and Idaho than LDS, no possible way. Since LDS isn't Christianity, ie they consider Jesus a prophet not the messiah, it should be counted separately.

begs the question, what religion are you? are they the source of your misinformation?

 

[ludin]

"77% of Americans identify as Christian."

The Runner-Up Religions Of America : The Protojournalist : NPR

So all of this other stuff is constituting that 23 remaining percent - for the entire country.

That's such a small amount, spread across all sorts of religions, really. So, no, it doesn't surprise me that Buddhism and Islam are in that bracket. It's like a no-brainer. How many religions do people think there are?

actually there are litterly thousands of different religions but there are only about 4 or 5 major world religions.

Christian, judaism, islam, hindu and budists.