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To: marshmallow

Makes sense...illegal immigration has swollen the catholic numbers.


7 posted on 05/09/2013 8:38:37 AM PDT by what's up
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To: what's up; metmom
Makes sense...illegal immigration has swollen the catholic numbers.

Because the Roman Catholic Church encourages them. Another factor is Northerners moving South for the warmer weather and more favorable tax environment.

Charleston -- has seen a 50% increase in parishioners over the last decade.
Useless piece of data. It could be from one to two, or 500,000 to 1,000,000.

41 posted on 05/09/2013 11:41:47 AM PDT by Gamecock ("Ultimately, Jesus died to save us from the wrath of God." —R.C. Sproul)
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