The churches in Ohio and Pennsylvania are vital to the local communities. They provide a spiritual center for their congregants of all backgrounds, as well as acting as a gathering place for those seeking fellowship or solace. There are numerous churches throughout the two states that come from many different denominations and beliefs, including Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, and non-denominational Christian faiths. In addition to these Christian denominations, there are many other religious groups such as Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism and Paganism represented in the community. These religious congregations bring people together to practice their faith and share common values while fostering acceptance of differences among individuals. The support that these places of worship provide is invaluable in creating more connected communities with a strong sense of belonging and understanding.
60.6% of the people in Ohio are religious:
- 1.9% are Baptist
- 0.6% are Episcopalian
- 38.5% are Catholic
- 2.4% are Lutheran
- 4.4% are Methodist
- 1.3% are Pentecostal
- 4.1% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 4.3% are another Christian faith
- 1.4% are Judaism
- 0.8% are an eastern faith
- 0.5% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.