Government is not Religious; Americans Are Fr. Michael Stalla December 10, 2005 Some of you might have had the opportunity to see the broadcasting of the life of Pope John Paul II on television. Our dear Pope was very influential in the collapse of the Communist Regime in Poland and worked diligently to protect the survival of faith during the time of persecution. The Communists worked tirelessly to de-christianize the Polish culture. They would often try to take a Christian Holy Day and our devotions and, consciously attempt to remove the religious or spiritual significance. However, every culture loves their...