[Rich Lee]

Originally Posted by usmcfamily

Hi Rich, this may help,although it disputes the pp's statements. I've never posted a link before, so we shall see what happens.

Study: Fewer Catholics In Connecticut -- Courant.com

Thanks. I saw this article in the newspaper as well. I was just wondering about the two statements that I bolded. Fifty percent isn't "most people."

[Rich Lee]

Originally Posted by Smallville

Socialism does lead to communism.

Please provide examples.

[Rich Lee]

Originally Posted by brasscitybluenwhite

umm...

well we have to see the basis of the argument. I don't think that the Northern states are "less religious" simply because they are "less Catholic." I think it has more to do with the fact that many people here dont vote with their religion. Although im not catholic, I was surprise to see that the church, being the largest in the state, did not send anyone to UCONN to advocate voting "yes" for the question at last year's election. I asked friends that were catholic, and they said "they didn't care". In the south, this would never be the case.

You're onto something here...

[Seattle's Best 28]

Originally Posted by Rich Lee

Thanks. I saw this article in the newspaper as well. I was just wondering about the two statements that I bolded. Fifty percent isn't "most people."

But it sure is the vast majority!

[Jack Soaz]

Originally Posted by Smallville

Socialism does lead to communism.

Interesting comment. Can you give some examples of nations in which this occurred?

[Rich Lee]

Originally Posted by Seattle's Best 28

But it sure is the vast majority!

Really? If I had four dogs and two were Cocker Spaniels, I wouldn't say that the majority were Cocker Spaniels.

[KH02]

Originally Posted by usmcfamily

Hi! I live in Monroe. Currently, attending church in Fairfield, but finding the distance a hindrance for activities (other than attending service), such as youth groups and bible studies. I know it's not that far but our schedules are so hectic. I have a church here in town that I like because of the community (people) that attend but the service itself isn't as dynamic as we are used to. I have 2 more recommendations to check out.

But, ideally I would like to stay close to my own community so no further than Trumbull or southern Newtown. We love contemporary worship music and need an active youth group and love small group bible study. The denomination doesn't matter could be Baptist, Congregational, Methodist, Presbyterian, etc.

Any recommendations?

No sorry, i only have church recommendations in Hartford County. I didnt realized where you lived! good Luck though!

[mrkool]

Politically liberal areas (i.e. New England, San Francisco, Portalnd Oregon etc.) have always been shown to be the least religious/church-going.
Coincidence? I think not.

[KH02]

Originally Posted by mrkool

Politically liberal areas (i.e. New England, San Francisco, Portalnd Oregon etc.) have always been shown to be the least religious/church-going.
Coincidence? I think not.

You're right it's probably not a coincidence.
I am catholic and most of my friends are as well and they are all also conservative. So i think it would make sense that most liberal areas/people are non religious.
I haven't met any practicing Catholics yet who are liberal.

[andthentherewere3]

Originally Posted by Rich Lee

Fifty percent isn't "most people."

Another 1% and it would be. And not that it means anything, but I'm not Catholic.