... friars, this loosening of sharp punishment would allow for an easier evangelization of the Nahuas. Oppenheimer states that in order for a movement or religion to be sustainable in a new cultural context, doctrines must be loosened in the same way the conservative denominations were forced to unbutton during the counterculture movement of the 1960s and 1970s. In order to sustain a yearly following ... doctrines delivered to the Passion audience. Sermons often focus on delivering messages that cater to what the youth want to hear instead of teaching the harsh lessons present throughout th...

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