The Role of Expectations in Religious Conversions: The Case of Hispanic Catholics
A random sample of 269 Hispanics (Catholics and Non-Catholics) were interviewed over the telephone to study their expectations toward their church and the possible reasons for conversions away from Catholicism. Our study supported a number of hypotheses regarding conversions of Hispanic Catholics. O...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer
1993
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Review of religious research
Year: 1993, Volume: 34, Issue: 4, Pages: 357-371 |
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| Summary: | A random sample of 269 Hispanics (Catholics and Non-Catholics) were interviewed over the telephone to study their expectations toward their church and the possible reasons for conversions away from Catholicism. Our study supported a number of hypotheses regarding conversions of Hispanic Catholics. Of particular importance seems to be the role of social situations and the search of converts for spirituality and for a more significant involvement with their faith and with scripture. Also important seems to be the search for interesting and relevant worship services, for committed and understanding pastors, and for a laity that shows equal concern for worship, spiritual growth, and concern for others. Expectations differed by faith and by the acculturation level of the respondents. |
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| ISSN: | 2211-4866 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Review of religious research
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.2307/3511973 |