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If by important you mean historically then; yes. Religion was a central figure in Virginia, especially around the colonial times. Religion has also shaped our state Constitution and government system.
The main religion in Virgina was Christianity, though there were others (especially after more colonies were established)
In fact, many people came to Virgina because of religion. Many were seeking freedom or shelter from political repercussion (mainly England).
Religion was also a dividing force between Native Americans and the colonists. The natives were forced to convert, something that would cause tension between the two groups.
There was no west Virginia in the 1700's there was only a western Virginia but the religion did not change threw out Virginia
No, 1787 was when Thomas Jefferson established the Virginia Act for freedom of religion.
freedom of religion
Christianity
Virginia's religion was the same as the Church of England.
During the 1600's slaves found their way to Virginia. The rich benefited from these hard working people and companies were just beginning to spring up throughout the state. Religion was also very important to everyone in Virginia.
Puritans
Christianity/ Protestant
Christianity
Since the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia and surrounding areas, was settled by the British the main religion was Anglican, or Church of England.
They were already affected. That's why they came to Virginia.
Yes, they did. The Virginia company was a group of investors and not concerned about what they believed. Most were probably Church of England, except for the Spanish spy who was Catholic. What was most important was finding gold and not much else.