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The Internationalization Of American Religions: Mormonism And Mexico, Paul J. Rich Dec 2000

The Internationalization Of American Religions: Mormonism And Mexico, Paul J. Rich

Paul J. Rich

America has exported a baker's dozen of religions, and Mexico has been close enough to receive a full freight car load of cults and sects. None has been more effective in it s colonization than the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter DAy Saints, the Mormons. They have at least a million members South of the Border.


Opus Dei, Paul J. Rich Dec 1996

Opus Dei, Paul J. Rich

Paul J. Rich

Opus Dei plays an important role in Mexico and Latin America, and invites comparisons with Freemasonry. Although they appear to be arch rivals, the two movements have certain similarities.