{{summary | text__NOTOC__==Synopsis==Maryland is a state on the east coast of the [[United States of America]]. It was founded for the purpose of providing religious toleration of England's [[Roman Catholic]] minority. Despite the founding intent of the colony, Catholics have never been in a majority in Maryland since early Colonial times. Around 56% of the population are [[Protestant]], many either [[Baptist]] or [[Methodist]], and about 23% are Roman Catholic.}}
{{overview}}Maryland is a state on the east coast of the [[United States of America]]. It was founded for the purpose of providing religious toleration of England's [[Roman Catholic]] minority. Despite the founding intent of the colony, Catholics have never been in a majority in Maryland since early Colonial times. Around 56% of the population are [[Protestant]], many either [[Baptist]] or [[Methodist]], and about 23% are Roman Catholic. ==Contents==
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==Main article==
Maryland is a state on the east coast of the [[United States of America]]. It was founded for the purpose of providing religious toleration of England's [[Roman Catholic]] minority. Despite the founding intent of the colony, Catholics have never been in a majority in Maryland since early Colonial times. Around 56% of the population are [[Protestant]], many either [[Baptist]] or [[Methodist]], and about 23% are Roman Catholic.