The fear of going to church that used to exist is now gone. We go to church every Sunday with our children. During my visit to a Protestant church, I again asked about the effects of the pope's recent visit. This gentleman also suggested the religious revival in Cuba was the result of activities by evangelical Protestant denominations and that the traditional Catholic faith had been a beneficiary. However, because the U.S. embargo against Cuba, it is difficult for Americans to help, he said.
Funds have to be directed through such countries as Canada.
I was aware of foreign support. During the service at Inglesia de Jesuaristo, Bibles were handed out to any family without one by the Cuban representative of an international organization. Meanwhile, my preconceptions were being divinely shattered. I asked about the educational system. I was told Cuba had 97 percent literacy.