> The saturation of this society and public life with
> religiosity poses a stark contrast with other
> developed nations, especially Europe, where religion
> is not only less visible but also less emotional and
> less personal. It is more of a folk tradition, a
> holiday, an occasion to get together and celebrate
> without moralizing and public displays of piety.
Which Europe are we talking about here -- Old or New? The name Medjugorje comes to mind.
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