religion backgrounds of prisoners

[angels4u]

Did anybody ever tried to find out how many of the people in prison are RC protestant and other religions?

Somebody is asking me to to look for this on the internet, but I can't find any information about it.

Tx, Angels

[IreneM]

don't mean to create a race issue here but

alot of blacks are becomeing muslems

what they were before I do not know

In Christ

IreneM

[angels4u]

I'm not talking about that at all,even that you are right, but I'm just wondering if there are any statistics?

tx Angels

[Guest Fluffy the Cactus]

I know why a lot of blacks are becoming muslims. In prison... the food sucks... and in prison, EVERYBODY "finds" God... However, the Muslim faith also has a fairly stringent diet associated with it, so their needs must be "accommadated". It's more of a choice for survival than a spiritual choice. Which would you prefer? Eating brown lettuce, or having fish? Eating pork that's God only knows how old and how tough... or a decent meal?

Also, there is a large African-American population in our prison systems today because many "black" areas are extremely poor. Poverty tends to foster crime, because rich people, for the most part, have no need to steal, burglarize others' houses, rob, sell drugs, etc. This, of course, isn't true in EVERY place, but generally it's the rule that's followed.

However, as I have stated, everyone "finds" God in prison. When a human being's freedom is taken away, he/she will do anything to gain more freedom... and with religion comes religious services, thus a way to get out of their tiny concrete cell (and I have seen both the inside of a jail and a prison, and it is truly a terrifying thing). I hope this helps. The real test would be to see what religion EX-convicts are... to see how many of them 'keep' their faith or not...

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[Guest NewPilgrim]

I was in prison in the UK for nearly a year and by my reckoning the christian/muslim ratio was roughly half and half. Of the Christian prisoners, I would say that about 75% were RC and the remainder were from various protestant denoms. I understand what Fluffy is saying, I saw a lot of that too, but it was easy to spot the wheat from the chaff. The easiest method was to see who turned up for meetings that were scheduled during the exercise sessions.

Edited June 11, 2005 by NewPilgrim

[angels4u]

I was in prison in the UK for nearly a year and by my reckoning the christian/muslim ratio was roughly half and half.

I'm glad you're out!! Praise God

How long have you been saved, did you meet your Savior in prison??

Thanks everybody for the information

Angels

[Guest NewPilgrim]

The Lord saved me the same day I was charged of my offence. At first I got a bit of stick from folk, saying that it was just a coping mechanism and wouldnt last, but anyone who's been to prison, or worked there will know that Christians often get singled out and it in some cases can often make life worse, rather than easier. I'm still going strong with the Lord and always will, and if seeking out your Father's love and help in times of trouble is an offence too, then I guess I'm guilty of TWO crimes

To repent of your sin, you need to genuinely realise and accept just what scum you are for rebelling against God and how useless you are without him, for me, that took what it took...for others it takes less, for some more, but we all have to reach that point of revelation before we can trully throw ourselves before the mercy of God.

Edited June 11, 2005 by NewPilgrim

[angels4u]

The Lord saved me the same day I was charged of my offence.  At first I got a bit of stick from folk, saying that it was just a coping mechanism and wouldnt last, but anyone who's been to prison, or worked there will know that Christians often get singled out and it in some cases can often make life worse, rather than easier.  I'm still going strong with the Lord and always will, and if seeking out your Father's love and help in times of trouble is an offence too, then I guess I'm guilty of TWO crimes

To repent of your sin, you need to genuinely realise and accept just what scum you are for rebelling against God and how useless you are without him, for me, that took what it took...for others it takes less, for some more, but we all have to reach that point of revelation before we can trully throw ourselves before the mercy of God.

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Praise the Lord, thank you for giving your testimony you made my day!

[jc49]

The Lord saved me the same day I was charged of my offence.  At first I got a bit of stick from folk, saying that it was just a coping mechanism and wouldnt last, but anyone who's been to prison, or worked there will know that Christians often get singled out and it in some cases can often make life worse, rather than easier.  I'm still going strong with the Lord and always will, and if seeking out your Father's love and help in times of trouble is an offence too, then I guess I'm guilty of TWO crimes

To repent of your sin, you need to genuinely realise and accept just what scum you are for rebelling against God and how useless you are without him, for me, that took what it took...for others it takes less, for some more, but we all have to reach that point of revelation before we can trully throw ourselves before the mercy of God.

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Man,I can only rejoice so much for YOU!!!Praise The Lord for you brother,may The Lord bless you above your wildest imagination,I am so really happy for you brother!!!!!

This is expecially for you New pilgrim:

Numbers 6

24 The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:

25 The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:

26 The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace

Peace and love

[Guest NewPilgrim]

Thanks JC