Collin County, situated in the state of Texas, is home to a great number of religious congregations. The major faiths represented in these congregations are Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, along with smaller sects like Hinduism and Buddhism. These churches provide spiritual guidance and a sense of community to their members. They also offer services such as counseling, education programs, youth groups, charitable activities and other events for the community. Many churches also serve as safe havens for local residents seeking refuge or assistance from difficult situations. These religious organizations are important elements of the local culture and help to create a strong sense of unity among the people of Collin County.
55.5% of the people in Collin County are religious:
- 10.8% are Baptist
- 0.2% are Episcopalian
- 15.1% are Catholic
- 1.2% are Lutheran
- 6.8% are Methodist
- 1.3% are Pentecostal
- 0.6% are Presbyterian
- 1.8% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 12.2% are another Christian faith
- 0.3% are Judaism
- 2.0% are an eastern faith
- 3.1% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.