The Religions of Escambia

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This land called Escambia is filled with strange and interesting beings. The religion of this land varies. There are approximately 249 churches http://www.city-data.com/county/religion/Escambia-County-FL.html in the land of Escambia, each titled differently in subject of religion. About 53 % of Escambia is associated with some type of religion. http://www.bestplaces.net/religion/county/florida/escambia The religions I have noticed in Escambia include; Catholic, Muslim, Latter-Day Saints, Southern Baptist, Episcopalian, Pentecostal, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Jewish, Eastern, Islam, Aethiest, Non Denominational, Buddhism, Hindu, Baha'i, Zoroastrian, Mennonite and Scientology. Each of these religions are different in opinion, beliefs, and customs. I am reporting the three main religions of Escambia land to my galaxy. The three main religions of Escambia county Include; Catholic, Southern Baptist Convention, and Non-Denominational. Considering how southern this land is, I am not surprised in the main types of religions studied. I will start off with Catholics. Catholics believe Jesus is the son of God. They belive wholly in the bible. They believe that you must be baptized in oder to be salvaged. Baptism is being "Washed by the blood of Jesus" or Being cleansed of all of your unholiness. The Catholics live by the Ten commandments which are http://www.catholicbible101.com/thetencommandments.htm

1. I, the Lord, am your God. You shall not have other gods besides me.

2. You shall not take the name of the Lord God in vain

3. Remember to keep holy the Lord's Day

4. Honor your father and your mother

5. You shall not kill

6. You shall not commit adultery

7. You shall not steal

8. You shall ...

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...qual is the perfect example of the conflict theory. Thou who hast the most people, means, the strongest structure, the most money, and the higher interest is where the people would most likely go, causing other religions to suffer.

As for the interactionist approach, which is the most major perspectives of sociology, some interesting studies were found. The Escambia people take each thing they learn from there religion and apply it to their everyday life and interact with others. A great example would be the Ten commandments of the catholics. One of the commandments is, thou shalt not kill. Because of this commandment, in this religion, it is completely immoral to kill another.

The conclusion, everyone has different beliefs and religions. What is important is that Escambia land use their differences to bring themselves closer together and working as a whole.

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