Religion Philadelphia

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interior of cathedral basilica of saints peter , paul


according 2014 study pew research center, 68% of population of city identified christians, 41% professing attendance @ variety of churches considered protestant, , 26% professing roman catholic beliefs, while 24% claim no religious affiliation. same study says other religions (including judaism, buddhism, islam, , hinduism) collectively make 8% of population. metropolitan philadelphia s jewish population, sixth largest in united states, estimated @ 206,000 in 2001 , 300,000 in 2009. (though number includes many secular jews). there significant eastern orthodox population strong lutheran community. greater philadelphia area home 1 of largest lutheran communities in united states (the largest on east coast).


the muslim african american community in philadelphia has grown substantially on last decade. according several statistics, philadelphia has surpassed detroit , new york city become american metropolitan area highest proportion of muslims.


religions less numerous adherents can found. there buddhism in chinatown, , caribbean , african traditional religions in north , west philadelphia. these numbers growing. historically city has strong connections religious society of friends, unitarian universalism, , ethical culture, of continue represented in city. friends general conference based in philadelphia. african diasporic religions popular in hispanic , caribbean communities in north , west philadelphia.








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