New Jersey State is home to a wide variety of religious congregations. Churches in the state range from traditional Protestant denominations such as Baptist, Presbyterian, and Methodist to Orthodox Christian churches such as Eastern Orthodox, Armenian Apostolic, and Greek Orthodox. There are also numerous non-Christian religions represented in the state, including Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Islam. Each of these churches has a unique history and set of beliefs that make them an essential part of New Jersey's cultural landscape. Whether it's attending a service held at a beautiful historic church or visiting an open-air temple on the grounds of a local park, there are countless opportunities for people from all walks of life to engage with religious practice in this diverse state.
55.1% of the people in New Jersey are religious:
- 2.2% are Baptist
- 0.9% are Episcopalian
- 37.9% are Catholic
- 0.9% are Lutheran
- 2.1% are Methodist
- 0.9% are Pentecostal
- 1.7% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.8% are another Christian faith
- 2.5% are Judaism
- 0.8% are an eastern faith
- 1.8% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.