Santeria Grows In Popularity, But With Controversy
A religion founded more than 500 years ago is growing in popularity, not only in the United States but also in Houston. Practitioners call it "the way of the saints," while others call it sacrilege. The KPRC Local 2 Troubleshooters gave an in-depth look Tuesday into the world of Santeria.
There is no bible, no text, and no written accounts of any kind -- only hundreds of years of rituals and legends handed down orally to each generation. It's a religion growing in popularity across Houston, raising eyebrows and fueling a theological debate.
"The Catholic Church has consistently expressed deep concerns about Santeria," said Monsignor Frank Rossi, with the Galveston-Houston Catholic Diocese.
"What people don't understand they are scared of, and they don't understand Santeria," Santeria follower Mercedes Rios said.
But to understand this debate you have to understand Santeria's roots. Full Story
[Editor's Note: Why is it that everytime the news media does any article on pagan religions, they invariably have to go and get a Catholic's opinion on the matter? Sure, Catholicism is tied to Santeria in some respects, but can't it stand on its own merits? Ah well, at least they are reporting it. Sigh.]
Related: religion, wicca, pagan, Santeria
There is no bible, no text, and no written accounts of any kind -- only hundreds of years of rituals and legends handed down orally to each generation. It's a religion growing in popularity across Houston, raising eyebrows and fueling a theological debate.
"The Catholic Church has consistently expressed deep concerns about Santeria," said Monsignor Frank Rossi, with the Galveston-Houston Catholic Diocese.
"What people don't understand they are scared of, and they don't understand Santeria," Santeria follower Mercedes Rios said.
But to understand this debate you have to understand Santeria's roots. Full Story
[Editor's Note: Why is it that everytime the news media does any article on pagan religions, they invariably have to go and get a Catholic's opinion on the matter? Sure, Catholicism is tied to Santeria in some respects, but can't it stand on its own merits? Ah well, at least they are reporting it. Sigh.]
Related: religion, wicca, pagan, Santeria
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