[July 4th]

Just as interesting is how many think unbeliever = Catholic.

No kidding, and definitely weird from my perspective. But then, I grew up in a region with virtually no Baptists, who appear to be the ones who most often hold this view.

I have always wondered whether this is the source of some of the outright hostility to many Mexicans and others from south of the border. I most certainly share the disgust at the numbers of illegals in this country and their total disrespect for immigration law, but I wonder whether much of the backlash comes from people who also don't see them as Christian.

[OpusatFR]

“No kidding, and definitely weird from my perspective. But then, I grew up in a region with virtually no Baptists, who appear to be the ones who most often hold this view.

I have always wondered whether this is the source of some of the outright hostility to many Mexicans and others from south of the border...”

I’m in bible belt central here. Home of Pat Robertson and a church (non-Catholic) on every corner. When I moved here decades ago, there was a lot of hostility towards Catholics that has changed over time.

I am no longer asked why I worship false gods although I am told to rattle my rosary at problems. This place has been an exercise in charity for me.

I don’t think Mexicans have much to do with it.