Religions, faiths, and beliefs
Religion can be explained as a set of beliefs concerning the
cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when
considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies,
usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often
containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
As of the 2001 UK census, 80.7% of Carlisle's residents reported
themselves as Christian, 0.1% Muslim, 0.1% Buddhist, and 0.1% Hindu
and 0.1% had an alternative religion. 11.0% had no religion and
7.8% did not state any religion. The city is covered by the Roman
Catholic Diocese of Lancaster, and the Church of England Diocese of
Carlisle.