2007-11-19 12:40:53 · 19 answers · asked by Gone 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
U.S. prisoners are not required to learn about any religion, at the same time several religions have representatives who visit prisons and the prisoners are given the oppurtunity to learn about any of the religions they choose to learn about...
2007-11-19 12:50:39 · answer #1 · answered by Diane (PFLAG) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Chuck Colson Prison Fellowship Ministries founded in 1976.
Click on this link: http://www.prisonfellowship.org/Bio.asp?ID=43
Also see Mike Barber Prison Ministries on TBN: http://www.mikebarber.org/main/tv_broadcast
2007-11-19 22:17:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some do..but i heard a report that most prison inmates are learning Islam and turning to Muslim belief's as if ..it was criminal enough.......not making a joke its true......
There are some prison ministries...going from prison to prison and even have televised meetings as well.........
2007-11-19 20:46:19 · answer #3 · answered by hghostinme 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they did then why are there criminals still in prison? I thought the fear of hell would convert them to being good people. But since it has not only shows that religions does not serve any purpose
2007-11-19 20:48:07 · answer #4 · answered by Imagine No Religion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most learn about gay male sex through active practice, not exactly a christian virtue though dear...
2007-11-19 23:17:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully
2007-11-19 20:44:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I thought that inmates usually converted to Islam.
2007-11-19 20:44:18 · answer #7 · answered by Ode to the Damned® ÆA NR 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think they can choose to have Bible study if they want. It's not a requirement.
2007-11-19 20:44:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so, Or wouldn't the success rate of non-returning offenders be higher?
2007-11-19 20:51:46 · answer #9 · answered by punch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they choose to. Religious counseling and services programs are available.
2007-11-19 20:45:04 · answer #10 · answered by rico3151 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋