From the time of the Roman Empire first century AD Catholicism was the chief religion until 1450's. Soon, Martin Luther introduced his 95 thesis' and Protestantism started gaining ground. Now, most of Europe has turned to secular humanism and other various orders of spiritualism.
Christianity tamed some fairly grisly people into civil and humane people. The institutions of Christianity also provided primary and formal education for the populous. The Catholics did an excellent job of serving people with medical care, agricultural help, showed them techniques of building and gave them love and acceptance. Protestants did that too but not on the scale the Catholics did. Armed Forces benefited by having Chaplains. There is so much more to the story. There are great books in the Library about church history (HIS STORY).
Catholicism (80-90% of the population) in France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Ireland and Portugal, and Protestantism in UK and Netherlands and Austria. They are also some mixed countries, like Germany and Switzerland.
At one point, education and culture were nearly wiped out in Europe but the Church perpetuated history, culture, literacy, etc.
The largest religion is Christianity (which breaks down even further to Catholicism & Protestantism)
That Western European countries all embrace Christianity, and therefore brings them closer.
The largest religion in Western Europe is Catholicism, which is the largest branch of Christianity. However, the fastest growing "religion" in Western Europe is no religion, as more and more Europeans in general are becoming unaffiliated or recognized Atheists.
Cederic Martin with his manpurse at his side!! Until the straight guys invaded, he went running!!
The most widespread religion is Christianity.
Western Europe is mostly Catholic while Russia is Orthodox.
Christianity
Christianity
different kinds of people and their development
Christianity is the largest religion; Catholicism the largest subdivision.
Soviet influence diminished in Western Europe
Christianity
It was the growth of the Factory System
Yes there are Muslims all over the world, but there are a good number of Muslims in Western Europe, but it is not a major religion.