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The Inuit tribe, as seen in the image, practiced Animism and Shamanism. This meant that they spoke with both spirits and plants and inanimate objects.

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Native American Religions II (16th and 17th Century)

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Native American Religions II (16th and 17th Century)

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European and English settlers introduces Native American tribes to Christianity. Some chose to become Christians and leave behind their original beliefs while others still held onto their past.

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Religion in Colonial America (16th and 17th Century)

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Religion in Colonial America (16th and 17th Century)

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The Puritans were one of the most popular religious groups in Colonial America. Having come to America from England, they were mostly Protestant.

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George Whitefield, one of the most famous members of the Methodist Church during the Great Awakening, would attempt to persuade people into becoming Methodists. Ben Franklin was aware of his preaching technique but did not believe in Methodist ways. Franklin was a deist.

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African American Religions (18th Century)

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African American Religions (18th Century)

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Many African Americans slaves began to follow Christianity. It was rare for them to attend religious gatherings as they were too tired from working or were not allowed to practice the same religion as white Americans did.

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African American Religions II (18th Century)

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African American Religions II (18th Century)

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Besides Christianity, many African Americans, especially those who settled in New Orleans, Louisiana, practiced voodoo. This was there way of communicating with spirits.

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The Catholic Church in America (19th Century)

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The Catholic Church in America (19th Century)

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Catholicism began growing in America during the late 18th Century and 19th Century. The painting about is a Catholic Church in Philadelphia.

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Joseph Smith, the creator of Mormonism, created this new religion in 1830 after he spoke with the Apostles James, Peter, and John. All three of them granted him the power of Melchizedek which is the highest rank one can achieve in priesthood.

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Another religious group and appeared during the 19th Century was the Fruitland's. This small community, created in 1843 by Bronson Alcott and Charles Lane, was home to only a few dozen people and lasted less than a year.

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Henry David Thoreau, a religious thinker during the 19th Century, was known for his journey into the Massachusetts wilderness where he would live off of the land. It was here where he practiced Transcendentalism, the practice of communicating with nature and understanding human morals.

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Civil Religion in America (19th Century)

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Civil Religion in America (19th Century)

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God and religion played a large part in the American government during the 19th century. Civil Religion is usually related to historical monuments throughout the country that also includes religion. This can be anything from war memorials, statutes, and anthems.

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The Shakers may have been founded during the 18th Century, but they began to gain recognition during the 19th Century in America. From 1820 to 1860, the Shakers had the largest population of followers it had ever seen and to them this was known as the Era of Manifestations.

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Islam began growing in America during the mid 19th Century. Omar Ibn Said was one of the earliest Islamic scholars in America and helped pave the way for my Muslims to come to America.

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Jewish Religion in America (19th and 20th Century)

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Jewish Religion in America (19th and 20th Century)

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Many Jewish people came to America in hopes of starting a new life. This paintings shows Americans offering help to Jewish immigrants who came to America from 1880 to 1920.

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Jewish Religion in America II (20th Century)

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Jewish Religion in America II (20th Century)

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After World War 2, many Jewish survivors of the Holocaust struggled to find a new place to call home. Some immigrated to America but were met with antisemitism (Hatred towards Jewish People).

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Eastern Religions in America (19th Century)

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Eastern Religions in America (19th Century)

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Buddhism began appearing in America during the 19th century. The image above is from the Sze-Yap Temple in San Francisco, California in 1853 by Chinese Buddhists.

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Sze-Yap Temple, San Francisco, 1857- from The Children's Missionary Newspaper, Jan 1857, via CINARC

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Eastern Religions in America II (19th Century)

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Eastern Religions in America II (19th Century)

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Hinduism was another growing Eastern religion that was introduced to America in the 19th century. Vivekananda, one of the most well known Hindu monks during this time, travelled to America in 1893 and spoke to the American people about Hinduism.

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New Religious Movements of the 1960's (20th Century)

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New Religious Movements of the 1960's (20th Century)

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One of the most famous religious groups to appear during the 1960's was the church of Scientology. Founded by L. Ron Hubbard, many labeled the Church of Scientology as a cult.

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Islam in America II (20th Century and 21st Century)

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Islam in America II (20th Century and 21st Century)

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After the events of 9/11, many Muslims became victims of Islamophobia. Many Americans feared that more Muslims would continue committing terrorist attacks on American soil especially by those who had been living in America prior to 9/11.

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Religion in America Today (21st Century)

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Religion in America Today (21st Century)

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Religion is still very much alive and practiced in the United States to this day. America has been claimed by many to be a Protestant nation but that does not stop the fact that there are numerous religions still being practiced in our country.