Tacit Elements Of Religion

Religion is something that has been practiced throughout the ages, whether it be Hinduism, Buddhism, or even Catholicism, people throughout the world are still devoted to these various practices. While many people have their own personal views about the beliefs and actions of the Roman Catholic church, only an obscure number of people truly know about the culture of the faith. Typically, the first impression upon hearing that someone is Catholic would be to assume that said person is extremely conservative, but for many it is quite the opposite. Walking into a gathering of Catholic people, an individual could likely take notice of many of the various inner workings of the Catholic community.
One of the most basic principals in the Catholic faith is of the Holy Trinity, with God the almighty …show more content…
One activity is that people of the Catholic faith attend mass every Sunday, this is the most obvious of the explicit actions. Others include praying, and reading the bible. However, there are different tacit elements that can be observed. For example, in America an individual is free to chose wherever they would like to sit or with whoever they choose. This is not always the case as some other countries practice a stricter form of Catholicism rather than the lax American form. Along with this, during mass, there are typically designated times to sit, kneel or stand; whereas it may be expected to stand for the full mass time in other countries.
Traditionally, people were expected to dress in their best attire to attend mass, as it the church community played a major role in an individual's life. However as time goes on the church has transitioned into a more casual environment, while still an important community aspect, the mannerisms and expectations are more informal and flexible. Being immersed into America’s easygoing setting, the people of the church started to become more lenient in what was to be