Buddhism Buddhism has had a visible presence in Indianapolis since at least the 1980s, with the number of temples and meditation… Read More »Buddhism
Catholics As of 2020, Catholics comprised approximately 10 percent of Marion County’s population and almost one-quarter of county church membership—the largest… Read More »Catholics
Freethought Freethought aims to approach all matters objectively and rationally, although this definition oversimplifies. Principally antireligious, thus its atheistic and humanistic… Read More »Freethought
Hinduism Growing quietly in Indianapolis since the 1960s, Hinduism became a far more visible religion in Indianapolis in the first decades… Read More »Hinduism
Independent Christian Churches and Culture Mainline Protestantism often defines American religious culture, including its story in Indianapolis. However, not every denomination fits under that umbrella.… Read More »Independent Christian Churches and Culture
Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act Indiana Senate Bill 101, Religious Freedom Restoration Act, 2015, prohibits state and local governments from “substantially” burdening a person’s free… Read More »Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Judaism Jewish faith and tradition have developed and adapted to changing circumstances over its long history. Although Jewish religion is not… Read More »Judaism
Muslims The Muslim community of Indianapolis is a small but integral part of the city’s population. Muslim residents may account for… Read More »Muslims
Philanthropy and Religion Since the city’s founding, religious bodies have been active in philanthropy and voluntary service. Philanthropy and religion have always been… Read More »Philanthropy and Religion
Presbyterians Presbyterians have been present in Indianapolis since the city’s creation. The Protestant denomination developed from the reformed movement led by… Read More »Presbyterians
