White Sands, New Mexico is a small town located in the south-eastern region of the state. This town has a population of about 2,000 people and it is known for its beautiful landscape and sandy terrain. In this unique environment, one can find several religious congregations serving the local community. The dominant faith represented in White Sands are Catholicism and Protestantism; however, there are also several other denominations such as Seventh Day Adventists, Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Pentecostals represented in this area. Each congregation serves its own mission to spread the message of its faith and provides support to fellow believers. These churches provide a safe haven for those seeking spiritual guidance as well as a communal gathering place to celebrate important religious holidays or just spend time with others of similar beliefs. In addition to being places of worship, these churches often host annual events such as picnics or fundraisers that bring together members of the local community from different faiths.
50.7% of the people in White Sands are religious:
- 5.4% are Baptist
- 0.5% are Episcopalian
- 33.0% are Catholic
- 0.5% are Lutheran
- 2.1% are Methodist
- 2.8% are Pentecostal
- 0.7% are Presbyterian
- 2.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.4% are another Christian faith
- 0.3% are Judaism
- 0.2% are an eastern faith
- 0.3% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.