Prayer-Soldier writes "
On 11 Aug 10, the Catholic News Agency reported that a joint Univision and AP poll revealed that while a majority of Latinos identify themselves as Catholic, younger Latinos are less likely to than their elder generations. The report also related that younger Latinos are also less “likely to oppose legalized abortion or gay 'marriage.'”
The Catholic News Agency report related that the poll revealed that 62% of Hispanics report themselves as Catholic, but only 55% of Hispanics between the ages of 18 to 29 identify themselves as Catholic. In contrast, 80% of Hispanics who are 65 or older report themselves as Catholic.
According to an Associated Press (AP) article, “The poll of 1,500 Latino adults also found significant divisions on social issues such as same-sex unions and abortion, along lines of age, language and whether one is Catholic or Protestant.”
The AP article quoted Melissa Solis, an executive assistant at a New York financial firm, as commenting, “There is peace in the house of God for me, but there is also inner peace." Solis continued, "I do believe there is a God, and that has helped me through tough times. But you can practice your religion in your home, and it doesn't necessarily have to be in a building labeled the 'house of God.'”
The sentiment related by Solis is contrary to the doctrine of the Catholic faith. According to the doctrine of the Catholic Church, “Participation in the communal celebration of the Sunday Eucharist is a testimony of belonging and of being faithful to Christ and to his Church. The faithful give witness by this to their communion in faith and charity. Together they testify to God's holiness and their hope of salvation. They strengthen one another under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. “
Cited Articles and Posts
Catholic News Agency (11 Aug 10)
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/poll-finds-catholic-identity-of-young-latinos-decreasing/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+catholicnewsagency%2Fdailynews-us+%28CNA+Daily+News+-+US%29
Google News (Not Dated)
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ifin3CjMTMOSNtiaZvFAaRr5W4HAD9HGNFJG0
Catechism of the Catholic Church
http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt3sect2chpt1art3.shtml#2182
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