A new survey shows that Louisiana had the biggest percentage drop in the number of Catholics, but the state saw the largest increase in members of other Christian groups. According to the American Religious Identification Survey of more than 54,000 people, Louisiana was one of two states to show an increase in Christians between 1990 and 2008, according to the report, published in today’s USA Today. The number of Protestants, nondenominational Christians and Mormons was up by 8% in Louisiana over the 18-year period. Rhode Island was the only other state to show an increase. Texas posted the biggest drop, with the number of Christians falling by 20%. The number of Catholics in Louisiana fell by 16%, and the same drop was reported in Montana and Rhode Island. Christian groups now make up 57% of the state’s population, Catholics account for 31%. See the details here.
La. Catholic population decreasing, but other denominations increasing
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