Ch. 9 The Changing South

Like the South, religion is important in Monterey. Although there aren't many Pentocostal, Methodist, Episcopal, or Baptist churches like in the South. The predominant religion in Monterey is Catholic. Growing up, religion was very important to my family and I attended church regularly every Sunday. Like the book states, people were religious and went to church because of hardship, isolation, and so on. Unlike in the South, people aren't very expressive with their emotions in Monterey, that is mostly due to the different religions. Although religions and churches are different in Monterey and the South, we all go for the same reason, which is faith and something to believe in.

A picture of the church I used to attend:

References:

1. http://missionbandits.blogspot.com/2011/03/monterey-presidio.html (picture)