Americans find hope in religion
December 22nd, 2008
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With the recession of 2008 hitting home before the holidays, Americans are turning to religion for solace and support in greater numbers since the days after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. –
The Republican Newsroom [MA, USA] reports In Greater Springfield, requests for assistance have gone beyond
food, clothing and fuel bills to include monthly mortgage payments even
as religious organizations are struggling with their own financial
woes.
Reflecting the dire economic climate, donors who
contributed in past years are seeking help this year, says Vickie L.
Riddle, director of Catholic Charities for the Roman Catholic Diocese
of Springfield.