Religion of the Southern Colonies
Virginia
Law in Virginia made it mandatory for Virginians to worship in the Anglican Church. The colonists were not tolerant of non-Christian religion.
North Carolina
The colony of North Carolina was established with an Anglican religion by order of the royal charter. Because of the rugged terrain and the way it made
communication and travel difficult, the colonists had trouble facilitating the growth of an organized system of churches.
South Carolina
It had diverse religious beliefs and practices to the colony.
Maryland
Maryland was establish as a safe haven for Catholics, but policy of separation of church and state and the stance on religious freedom made the religious base of Maryland diverse.
Georgia
There was religion freedom and tolerance that brought many religions.
Law in Virginia made it mandatory for Virginians to worship in the Anglican Church. The colonists were not tolerant of non-Christian religion.
North Carolina
The colony of North Carolina was established with an Anglican religion by order of the royal charter. Because of the rugged terrain and the way it made
communication and travel difficult, the colonists had trouble facilitating the growth of an organized system of churches.
South Carolina
It had diverse religious beliefs and practices to the colony.
Maryland
Maryland was establish as a safe haven for Catholics, but policy of separation of church and state and the stance on religious freedom made the religious base of Maryland diverse.
Georgia
There was religion freedom and tolerance that brought many religions.