Interesting. I was oblivious to, and unaware of, these contentions or problems in the Finnish community. Religion was never discussed nor was it an issue in my family or the Finns I knew. However, I lived in Highbridge which had a mix of ethnic groups and the Catholics went to church in Greenville. My parents were very busy with 6 kids, their jobs, and a general store, we did not engage in a lot of community events.
Wow, he certainly was honest in his opinion. I remember the Apostolic Church and the Independent Apostolic Church in the late 1950s. They were very strict. They believed they were the only ones that would go to heaven Their preachers were chosen from within their congregation. The women couldn't work, rarely voted and weren't allowed to give their opinion.
Interesting. I was oblivious to, and unaware of, these contentions or problems in the Finnish community. Religion was never discussed nor was it an issue in my family or the Finns I knew. However, I lived in Highbridge which had a mix of ethnic groups and the Catholics went to church in Greenville. My parents were very busy with 6 kids, their jobs, and a general store, we did not engage in a lot of community events.
Wow, he certainly was honest in his opinion. I remember the Apostolic Church and the Independent Apostolic Church in the late 1950s. They were very strict. They believed they were the only ones that would go to heaven Their preachers were chosen from within their congregation. The women couldn't work, rarely voted and weren't allowed to give their opinion.