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Illation. The accompanying table shows the var-
ious forms of religion represented, according to the
latest state statistics (1907).
Two notable religio-sociological experiments on a considerable scale were tried in the early history of the State, which attracted widespread interest. In 181.5 George Rapp transplanted his Rappist brethren, numbering SOO, to a tract of 30,000 acres bordering the Wabash, where they built a substantial town which they called Harmonie; there they formed a socialistic celibate community of people belonging to the German peasant class, origi.ially from Wiirtem- berg. Their church structure, the most massive and notable one west of the AUeghanies, was in the form of a Greek cross, about 120 feet in length; the roof was supported by eighteen pillars of native walnut, cherry, and sassafras, some of them six feet in circumference. Although eminently successful in
and parsonage, and the land whereon said buildings
are situate, not exceeding ten acres, when owned by a
church, also every cemetery, are exempt from taxa-
tion."
Sunday is a dies non; and all contracts or acts, otherwise legal, are void if executed thereon; and all persons are under statutory prohibition from pursu- ing their usual business avocation, or rioting, liunting, fishing, or quarrelling upon that day. The penalty is a fine of not more than ten dollars. Exceptions are made for those conscientiously observing the Seventh Day, and travellers, tollgate-keepers, and ferrymen. Profanity and blasphemy at any time are also subject to fine. All witnesses must take an oath most consis- tent with and binding upon the conscience. Those conscientiously opposed to an oath may affirm, under the pains and penalties of perjury. The legislature is by custom opened by prayer. Sunday, New Year's
Denomination
Churches
Members
Denomination
Churches
Members
Adventists of the Church of God
12
626
Mennonites, Amish
8
1,285
"_ Seventh Day
69
1,994
Old Order Amish
4
284
Baptists, Free Coloured
7
477
" Defenceless
2
123
Free White
22
1,185
" (Proper)
13
1.096
" General
72
6,316
Mennonite Brethren in Christ
7
517
" Missionary (coloured)
83
12,840
Mennonites, North .American
3
1,007
" Missionary (white)
524
60,469
Methodists, African Episcopal
75
5.S76
Primitive
7
206
Episcopal
1,602
209,870
Catholics (of Latin Rite)
334
210,438
" Free
50
1,042
(Greek)
3
5,000
" German Episcopal
36
5,800
Christians
256
19,913
" Original
1
150
Christian Science
48
1,512
" Protestant
128
9,032
" Union
16
1,500
" Wesleyan
92
3,868
Church of Christ (Disciples)
819
144,000
Moravians
3
459
" " God
50
3,200
Pentecost Bands
18
325
" " the Living God
1
Presbyterians of the U. S.
386
52,424
Congregationalists
56
'5,619
United
30
2,460
Dunkards (German Baptists)
131
9,352
Reformed, Christian
3
1,147
Episcopalians
63
7,.336
Dutch
4
329
Evangelical Association
95
8,125
" German
56
7,882
Evangelicals, German
81
19,744
River Brethren
1
100
United
1
87
Salvation Army
22*
408
Friends, Conservation
7
400
Spiritualists
12*
408
" Hicksite
7
889
Swedenborgians
3
250
Orthodox
200
31,218
Unitarians
2
297
Hebrews
34
15,000
United Brethren in Christ
572
48,400
Hohness Bands
1
343
Universalists
39
2,450
Lutherans, English and German
313
78,800
Volunteers of America
3
75
" Independent
2
200
- Meeting places
material advancement, they sold their domain in 1824
to Robert Owen, a Scotch philanthropist, who was
ambitious of e.xploiting there some of his social
theories. He rcchristened the town New Harmony,
and brought with him or attracted there many men
of eminent culture, and it became a veritable Mecca
for scholars and travellers during the years of Owen's
proprietorship, and was an enduring influence for
many years upon the intellectual development of the
State. The experiment came to an end in 1828, with
failure marked across its record.
Legislation Directh/ Affecting Religion.— Jiy statute (enacted in 1S81 and now in force) "Clergymen, as to confessions or admissions made to them in the course of the discipline enjoined by their respective churches, shall not be competent witnesses." By statute (en- acted in 1891 and in force) " Every building used and set apart for educational, literary, scientific or chari- table purposes, and the tract of land on which such building is situated, not exceeding forty acres; also the personal property, endowment funds and interest thereon, set apart for the purpose"; likewise "Every building used for religious worship, pews and furniture,
Day, Christmas, and days recommended by the Presi-
dent of the United States, or the governor, as a day of
public fa.sting or thanksgiving, Lincoln's birthday,
Washington's birthday. Memorial Day (30 May),
LabourDay, and days of any general, state, or nation.al
election, shall lie legal holidays. If any such day falls
on a Sunday, the Monday following shall be the legal
holiday. All traffic in intoxicating liquors is pro-
hibited on Sunday, the Fourth of July, New Year's
Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving Day, and upon the
day of any election in the township, town, or city where
hoiden; such sale is also prohibited on all days be-
tween eleven p. m. and five a. m. There are strict
statutes against obscene pictures or literature.
In the constitution of 1851, now in force, the provi- sions relatim: to religious freedom in the constitution of 1S16 have been substantially re-enacted and are worthy of note; ".^11 men shall be secured in their natural right to worship .\lmighty God according to the dictates of their own conscience. No law shall in any case whatever control the free exercise and enjoyment of religious opinions or interfere with the right of conscience: no preference shall be given by
