Religion in the United States Virgin Islands

Religion in the United States Virgin Islands is varied. Only 7% of the religious population is non-Christian. [1]

Christianity

As in most Caribbean countries, Christianity is the dominant religion in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Protestantism is most prevalent, reflecting the territory's Danish colonial heritage. There is also a strong Roman Catholic presence. Protestants makes up 59% (Baptist 42%, Episcopalian 17%) of the total religious population on the islands. Roman Catholics are 34% of the religious population[1]

See also: Episcopal Diocese of the Virgin Islands and Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Thomas

Judaism

There are some Jews living in the Islands.[2] The St. Thomas Synagogue built in 1833, is the second-oldest synagogue (building) and longest in continuous use now under the American flag. The synagogue is associated with the Reform Judaism movement. There is also a synagogue Temple B'nai Or at Hermon Hill on St. Croix close to Christiansted.

Islam

There is an Islamic school based in St. Croix, known as Iqra academy.

Buddhism

There is a Buddhist temple located on the island of St. Thomas and more.[3]

Rastafarianism

As in most of the Caribbean, various forms of Rastafari are practiced on the island.

References

  1. 1 2 CIA World Factbook Accessed 11-24-12
  2. ↑ http://www.jewishvirginislands.com/
  3. ↑ http://nirvanatemple.org/about_us.html
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