quote Originally posted by Patrick: In reference to younger folk, I suspect religion is more of a thing with immigrants who are bringing their beliefs from whence they came. At least that's how it appears to me here in this neck of the woods. The only time I enter a church is for marriages or funerals. For the first time in perhaps 20 years, I recently attended a church service for the father of a friend of mine who had passed away. It was being held in an Anglican Church, which to me, seems right up there with the Catholic Church in regards to tradition, rituals etc. The church choir attended and performed. The two dozen or so choir members all appeared to 60+ years of age, with the exception of a young gay couple, both sporting Bermuda shorts, and who had their lapdog with them in the choir loft. I have to surmise that modern day churches need to bend the rules somewhat to encourage new members.

In my church, which is Catholic, the church is totally mixed. Like... there is absolutely no standard there. Like, every race you can imagine, from people who are clearly Chinese immigrants, to people who are wearing African garb, to you name it. I'd say slightly more Hispanic than not (this is Florida), and mostly families, but a LOT of kids. Matter of fact, the priest usually has the children come up to the front where he gives a smaller sermon to them in front of everyone, and there's like 50+ kids at least.

For A.J.'s school, I'd say it's like 90% white, with maybe 30% of the school being Hispanic.

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