Reforms in Mallorca

The Reforms in Mallorca took shape when the Roman Catholic Church decided that the rites and practices which had been practised for over two thousand years were not acceptable. They wanted to experiment with new ways of worship and religious interaction. This caused a reaction from the population, which was against anything that was 'revisionist'. The result was that these people began to build their own religious community, or what we call today, the Revival. The Revival spread like wildfire and within a few short years there were almost as many Reforms in Mallorca as there were Catholics. Click here for more details about Reformas en Mallorca

Many people from other religions joined together with the aim of restoring the original beliefs and practices of their ancestors. This brought with it an idea of a universal religion. Once again, there were differing points of view, but they kept the religion close to its roots. Although this movement was never very profound, it did flourish and it is a fact that nearly all major religions have held a significant place in the lives of modern people.

When the Church decided to get rid of its historic texts, it also decided that it was time for the traditions of the past to go. This caused some very profound problems for the native peoples of the area. Many of these people were not prepared to live without their rich history and heritage and many died in the efforts to rid themselves of what they saw as old traditions.

For a time, the problem seemed to simply go away. It seems that over the centuries, people forget that things change and that what was once accepted as being right has been replaced by something else. However, times are changing again. Recent research has shown that the Reforms in Mallorca are on the decline. This may be because of the influence of the Humanist faith and the increasing numbers of people who are not of Christian beliefs.

There is no doubt that our attitude towards religion has changed over time. This has become obvious as we watch the various debates in the US as to whether or not God is real. Some people have turned their backs on religion altogether and prefer to live in the absence of organised religion. There is a growing section of the population that does not believe in God. They tend to be socially conservative and have little interest in traditional religious practices.

Reforms in Mallorca are, therefore, faced with an increased challenge. It is no longer sufficient to be simply welcoming to those who are not practicing a particular religion. The fact is that many people do not feel comfortable with a society that excludes them from its customs and traditions. The future of Mallorca looks increasingly bleak. However, it is possible to stem the tide and, by following the example of the residents of other small coastal resorts, we can ensure that the future of this beautiful island remains bright.