The Pluralism Project: Mapping the Religious Diversity of Arkansas

A collection of photographs mapping the religious diversity of Arkansas

The front of Chua Pho Minh Buddhist Temple stands out in a residential neighborhood of Fort Smith, Arkansas.

The grounds adjacent to Chua Pho Minh Temple are not only used for parking, but they are often the site of many religious and cultural festivals.

The main hall of Chua Pho Minh Temple is occasionally used for joint services with Wat Buddhasamakeedham, a Thai-Lao Buddhist Temple only a mile away.

The Vietnamese and American flags adjacent to the main altar of Chua Pho Minh serve as a reminder of both the ethnic origin of the temple and its present geographical location.

Flowers and offerings stand before the Buddha in the Chua Pho Minh Temple.

A statue of Guan Ying stands out above the carefully groomed gardens of Chua Pho Minh.

Although temporarily closed, the Devachan Temple of Eureka Springs, Arkansas serves as a Buddhist Temple and meditation center for one of the most beautiful areas of the Ozarks.

The conservative Church of Christ is a major part of the Arkansas religious landscape.

With over 12,000 members, its own high school, and a large family center, the mega church of First Baptist of Springdale, Arkansas stands in contrast to many of the small religious centers around the state.

With the Arabic inscription, "Al-Markaz Islaame," a sign marks the Islamic Center of Northwest Arkansas in Fayetteville Arkansas.