A Brief Description Of Reforms In Mallorca

Since the Reformation many centuries ago, there has been a rich tradition of church and community interaction in the small fishing village of Mallorca. Here people have lived and worked side by side for more than two thousand years. Throughout this history they have celebrated Easter and Christmas, but most of all they have gathered for weekly Mass in the main church which is the Church of Santa Maria de Gracia. The beautiful sandy beach that flows into the Mediterranean has witnessed countless weddings, baptisms, lots of visits from tourists and visitors and families coming to take a vacation or relax.

In the early part of the twentieth century a trend started towards a more liberalization of Church policy. Although officially the Roman Catholic Church retains the absolute right to decide who may not become a member, the Church of the East which is very traditional has accepted the teachings of Vatican II and allowed women to join the clergy. They now have almost equal status as men. Many churches accept the concept of calcite, which means a state of grace and welcomes people with all godly virtues. Some other denominations do not allow women to hold any position of authority within their ranks, while others do not acknowledge women as equals of men.

As the twenty-first century began, the Reformed Churches in Mallorca started to experience growth in membership. They have always had an enormous presence in the community and were able to build and maintain a good relationship with the local people. During the Second World War, many immigrants from the Jewish Ghetto came to live in the Spanish speaking villages and so influenced the way the people approached life. The values they brought with them are still present today, although they have been adapted to suit the different culture and traditions of Mallorca. Reform churches and houses of worship are very common to be found throughout the island and you will not be surprised to find both Old and New age houses of worship. They have developed from scratch and so can adapt to whatever changes may come.

The main religion of Mallorca is Roman Catholicism, though there are some remnants of the old Christian faith left, mainly Roman Catholic Church and the Holy Church of Jesus Christ. These two institutions are regarded as 'the two faces of the same coin' because both have developed in a similar way and have been able to coexist peacefully. Some people are of the opinion that the Old Faith has been overtaken by the New Faith, but this is a misconception and there is no way of proving that. There have been some profound changes however, such as the ordaining of women and liberalizing marriage laws. Click here for more details about Reformas en Mallorca

Reforms in Mallorca were also accepted and welcomed by the Muslims and they have come to form a majority in the local population. The Muslims were largely concerned with their social and economical condition and did not like to antagonize with the Christians. Reforms in Mallorca took place gradually and there is hardly any trace of intolerance between the communities. The politicians in Mallorca have therefore tried to appease the various religious groups by offering them concessions or benefits.

The fact that the island is considered to be of Mediterranean origin and that it has a dry and warm climate makes it even more suitable for a holiday destination. The people of this island seem to be warm and friendly by nature and the island offers a variety of tourist activities such as diving, snorkeling, water skiing, windsurfing, catamaranning and much more. The cuisine of the people of Mallorca can best be described as 'breathtakingly delicious'!