Spain and religion
For this is my blood that has been shed for you.
Where ever you go in Spain you will see evidence of the country’s basic religion – Catholicism. There are churches, icons, and road side shrines all over the place. There is a beautiful one just down the road from my apartment. It is unusual not to see someone pass a shrine, bless themselves and say a little prayer.
Processions in honour of the various events in the one year life cycle of Jesus are attended by huge crowds. These crowds almost emit a feeling of devotion and praise that draws you in and makes you an integral part of the ceremonial.
Whether the Spanish are more religious than any other race I don’t know. What I do know is that the overwhelming emotional charge that is obtained from the crowds attending religious events can make a confirmed believer of me.
There is something in the air at Spanish religious events – and I don’t think it is mass hysteria.
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