Religion
While African Americans practice a number of religions, Protestant Christianity is by far the most prevalent. Additionally, 14% of Muslims in the United States and Canada are black.
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Famous quotes containing the word religion:
“The great end of all religion ... is to purify our heartsand conquer our passionsand in a word, to make us wiser and better menbetter neighboursbetter citizensand better servants of GOD.”
—Laurence Sterne (17131768)
“Theres no reason to bring religion into it. I think we ought to have as great a regard for religion as we can, so as to keep it out of as many things as possible.”
—Sean OCasey (18841964)
“As for Hitler, his professed religion unhesitatingly juxtaposed the God-Providence and Valhalla. Actually his god was an argument at a political meeting and a manner of reaching an impressive climax at the end of speeches.”
—Albert Camus (19131960)