Marion County, Florida is home to a diverse range of religious congregations and churches. From traditional denominations such as Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Lutheran churches to more modern spiritual centers and faith-based organizations, Marion County provides a wealth of spiritual resources for its residents. Commonly found throughout the county are charismatic megachurches with contemporary worship services, smaller local churches with traditional liturgies, nondenominational fellowships dedicated to deepening faith and spirituality, as well as many other places of worship that host events and gatherings throughout the year. While the religious affiliations of these congregations may vary, there is something for everyone in Marion County's array of spiritual communities.
35.4% of the people in Marion County are religious:
- 6.6% are Baptist
- 0.4% are Episcopalian
- 9.8% are Catholic
- 1.1% are Lutheran
- 3.6% are Methodist
- 2.4% are Pentecostal
- 1.2% are Presbyterian
- 0.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 8.9% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 0.4% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.