Religion

The Middle Colonies were the most religiously diverse part of the British Empire, and experienced a high degree of tolerance. Some religious groups are German Lutherans, German Reformed and numerous small sects such as Mennonites, Amish and Moravians, Scotch Irish Presbyterians. Major types of churches are Congregational,  Methodist and Baptist churches. Non-British colonists included Dutch Calvinist, Swedish Lutherans, Palatine Mennonites, and the Amish.