Religion in Lewis
Religion is important in Lewis, with much of the population belonging to one of five Presbyterian churches represented on the Island: the Free Church, the Free Church (Continuing), a congregation of the Associated Presbyterian Churches, the Free Presbyterian Church and the Church of Scotland. While Presbyterianism dominates Lewis, other Christian denominations have a presence with a Scottish Episcopal (Anglican) church and a Roman Catholic church. Furthermore, there is LDS Church and a Jehovah's Witness kingdom hall in Stronoway. A small Asian community beginning in the 1930s and reaching 300 at its peak introduced Islam to the islands. This community had fallen to eight families on Lewis (and one family on Harris) by 2010 so there is no immediate prospect of a mosque on the island. Bahai Faith has been on Isle of Lewis since 1953 http://www.edin-bahai.org.uk/lewis/ or http://www.edin-bahai.org.uk/
The Christian Sabbath is generally observed but some shops and licensed premises are open on that day (Sunday), although since 2002 there is a scheduled air service to mainland Scotland and since July 2009 a limited ferry service.
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