Religion
In reply to the discussion: I have nothing against people who don't believe in spirituality, but people who proselytize non- [View all]violetpastille
(1,483 posts)It was a very strong stew of religion and superstition. It permeated everything. There were temples on every block, or a church or a mosque. Incense and calls to prayer. It was loud and banging and in your face.
But it wasn't offensive. There were plenty of things there that were, but that was one of the things I liked about the island.
Everyone was full blast with their religions down to ritual livestock slaughter on the side of the road, or burning prayers to the Kitchen God in front of my apartment.
All ideologies represented freely and fully.
It was no Utopia but it was a good example of how people can do own their thing and coexist. I know it is possible.
tldr;
Tolerance makes good street food and good business sense if no other thing.
America is changing.
We will have an openly atheist President someday soon.