Religion and Political Systems of Cuba Essays

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The Roman Catholic Church has had an immense influence on Cuba. In around 1950, 80 percent of the Cubans were Roman Catholics but only 10 percent were energetic members. Today Catholics make up around forty to forty five percent of the population. Protestant churches are also prevalent in Cuba. Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian are also very common in Cuba. Witchcraft and communication with the dead is also practiced by a few. The growth of protestant churches is higher than that of Catholic Church due to shortage of priests.  However, there is general growth of religion after Fidel’s anti religion policies have subsided. There are even religious broadcasts on TV and radio.

Cuban People - History of Cuban immigration to America

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The geographical closeness of Cuba to America may be considered a significant facilitator of Cuban migration to America. However, other factors facilitate this transfer. Some of these factors are conditions that make Cubans leave their country while the other factors are reasons that attract Cubans to America and not any other country. The major reason for Cubans to leave their country is the recent existence of foreigner s investors in their country that drive them out of business. On the other hand, there is the inadequacy in healthcare services and essential medicine. A factor that attracts both legal and illegal immigrants from Cuba is the assumption that all immigrants from Cuba are refugees fleeing political persecution.