Politics and Religion- Yikes!

Gene

It is said “Never discuss politics or religion in polite company.”  But this isn't that type of discussion.  (wink!) 

Apparently we arrived in a political season here in Merida.  The election for Governor and Senator is quite evident by the signs that seem to be all around.   One day in the park in the very center of town, I saw a group gathered and was curious.  I knew it was political because I could see the signs.   When I got close enough, I could see that one of the candidates was sitting in the park speaking one-on-one with the people.  I managed to get close enough to take a photo. 

The picture is a bit fuzzy as I had to edit this from a larger file and cut out the "background" crowd."  AS I was walking away from this still looking at my camera, a group of guys holding signs posed for me.

Just for reference, the building behind them is the Cathedral of the Catholic Church in Merida. I remember learning in school that Mexico is a predominately Catholic nation - but there are certainly other religious groups that are represented strongly here.  In this same park I have seen a group of Mennonites that I spoke to, but they declined to have a photo taken.  The men wear straw hats and either denim overalls or blue jeans with suspenders.  The ladies wear the traditional dark mid-calf black dresses and bonnets.The family in the house to the south of us are Jehovah's Witnesses, but I have also seen groups on the streets in town handing out literature.The house across from us and slightly south is a group of Mormons.  I have also seen young men dressed for their mission on the streets in town.  I make no judgements, that is for God to sort out!  I say live and let live.

Today, because I was passing by, I visited the Catholic Church in Santa Lucia to take some photos.

One of the first things that caught my eye was this:

After a bit of research (thanks Google) I found that this is not that unusual and is carried in processions on Good Fridays. 

There are several other statues that I will share without commentary.

So there you are,  religion and politics.  Hopefully I did not offend anyone with this "discussion" and photo journal of my roamings.

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