Thursday, May 03, 2007

Changing Faiths: Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion

"Hispanics are transforming the nation's religious landscape, especially the Catholic Church, not only because of their growing numbers but also because they are practicing a distinctive form of Christianity.

Religious expressions associated with the pentecostal and charismatic movements are a key attribute of worship for Hispanics in all the major religious traditions -- far more so than among non-Latinos. Moreover, the growth of the Hispanic population is leading to the emergence of Latino-oriented churches across the country." Source: Pew Hispanic Center and Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life

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