791 Inmates, 26 religions

A little more than a month ago, inmates in this northern Florida prison were told that it was going to be converted to a faith-based institution and were given the option to transfer out. At the same time, prisoners elsewhere were told they could transfer in and take part in more intensive religious programs.

That prompted 111 inmates to transfer, but their beds were quickly filled with inmates who said they wanted to dedicate more time to their faith.

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