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Paganism

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Paganism is an evil group of religions in which practitioners worship a deity, or deities, usually based on the earth or nature, and not [[Christian]], [[Muslim]], or [[Jewish]]. Paganism, from Latin paganus, literally means (as a noun) "country dweller." Alternatively, pagan is used as a pejorative to describe anyone not of a certain faith, similar to the pejorative '[[heathen]]'. The most well known Pagan religion in recent times is [[Wicca]], a modern collection of loosely based tenants that deal with nature and goddess worship.

==Subdivisions==

Pagan subdivisions coined by Isaac Bonewits:
*Paleo-Paganism: coined to contrast with "neopaganism", denoting a pagan culture that has not been disrupted by other cultures. The term applies to [[Hinduism]], [[Shinto]], pre-Migration period Germanic paganism as described by [[Tacitus]], Celtic Polytheism as described by [[Julius Caesar]], the Ancient Greek religion and religion in ancient Rome.
*Meso-Paganism: A group, which is, or has been, significantly influenced by monotheistic, dualistic, or nontheistic worldviews, but has been able to maintain an independence of religious practices. This group includes Native Americans and Australian Aborigine Bushmen, Viking Age Norse paganism. Influences include: [[Freemasonry]], [[Rosicrucianism]], [[Theosophy]], [[Spiritualism]], as well as [[Sikhism]], and the many Afro-Diasporic faiths like Haitian Vodou and Santería.
*[[Neo-Paganism]]: An attempt by modern people to reconnect with nature, pre-Christian religions, or other nature-based spiritual paths. This definition may include anything on a sliding scale from reconstructionist to [[New Age]] and non-reconstructionist groups such as [[Asatru]] and [[Wicca]].

Mexico

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[[Image:Cu11.jpg|thumb|right|The University of Mexico City]]
'''Mexico''' is a country in [[North America]], directly south of the [[United States]]; bordering the North Pacific Ocean is between Guatemala and the US and bordering the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, between Belize and the US. Mexico is a federal republic with 31 states and 1 federal district. It's capital is [[Mexico City]]. At present Mexico's territory covers almost 2 million square kilometers with a population of about 108 million (2007).

The states of [[New Mexico]], [[California]], [[Arizona]], [[Nevada]], [[Utah]], and parts of [[Wyoming]], and [[Colorado]], were part of Mexico until the [[Mexican American War]]. [[Texas]] was a part of Mexico for only 15 years, until Texans won their independence in the Texas Revolution in 1836. Many U. S. citizens in this region speak Spanish as their native language.

[[Image:MexFlag.jpg |thumbnail|right|0px|The Mexican flag.]]

== People==

People who live in Mexico are often referred to as Mexicans. Spanish is the de facto language of Mexicans.

== Economy ==

Mexico has a free market economy. Per capita income is one-fourth that of the U. S.; income distribution remains highly unequal.

It is a newly industrialized country, meaning it is in the intermediate stage between third world and full development. However, some parts of the country (mostly in the south) are noted because of a poor economy, causing it to be the main contributor of [[illegal immigration]] to the [[United States]] to find work.{{fact}}

The Oil production is estimated as 3.6 million bbl/day (2007). Most of the oil production (63 percent) is being pumped from deposits in waters in front of [[Campeche]] (Gulf of Mexico).

== Government ==
[[Image:Coat Arms.jpg|right]]
Mexico's government is representative, democratic and republican. It's chief of state and head of government is President [[Felipe Calderon | Felipe de Jesús Calderón Hinojosa]] (since 1 December, 2006). The current president is from the PAN or National Action Party. Calderon and the PAN are [[conservative]].

== Tourism ==
[[Image:Camp01.jpg|left]]
The most visited destinations are Mexico City, [[Cancun]], [[Acapulco]] and the border cities.
Mexico City is the world's third-largest metropolis (following [[Tokyo]] and NYC). New tourist areas are Huatulco, Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa, and Puerto Escondido on the Pacific coast

[http://www.sectur.gob.mx/wb2/secturing/sect_1052_tourism_information The Ministry of Tourism], through INFOTUR, provides free information to Mexican and foreign tourists, including co-nationals, about tourist destinations, attractions and services.

== National Holidays ==

*Mexican Independence Day, September 16: the day that Miguel Hidalgo delivered El Grito de Dolores, and announced the Mexican revolt against Spanish rule.
*Flag Day, February 24: honoring the Mexican Flag
*Primero de Mayo: May 1: equivalent to the U.S. Labor Day
*Cinco de Mayo: May 5: honoring the Mexican victory over the French army at [[Puebla]] in 1862. This holiday is also celebrated unofficially in parts of the U.S.

:*[http://mexico.pinnacle-travel.org/culture.htm Official and Religious Holidays] Pinnacle Travel.

==Religion==
[[Image:Guadalupe ch.jpg|right]]

The dominant Religion of Mexico is [[Roman Catholic]]ism. Mexican society tend to be [[conservative]] in certain aspects, such as family values; (90% Roman Catholic, 6% Protestant, 4% other).
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== Some facts ==

*Official Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
*Land Area: 1,958,200 sq km.
*Latitude/Longitude: 19.2ºN, 99.1ºW
*Highest Point: Volcan Pico de Orizaba 5,700 Mts.
*Time Zone: GMT/UTC
*Electricity: 127V 60HzHz
*Country Dialing Code: 52
*Major Industries: Food and beverages, tobacco, chemicals, iron and steel, petroleum, mining, textiles, clothing, motor vehicles, consumer durables, tourism. <ref>[http://mexico.pinnacle-travel.org/facts.htm Mexico Facts]</ref>
*Tequila is only produced in Mexico.
*Contributions to the world are Chocolate, Vanilla, Tomatoes and the Pointsettia Plant.

== See also ==

*[[Mexican History]]
*[[Our Lady of Guadalupe]]
*[[Edzna]]
*[[Jaina]]
*[[Maya]]
*[[Aztecs]]

== External links ==

*[http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/mexico/index.html Mexico - 2007] Facts and more
*[http://www.everything2.com/index.pl?node=Mexico Mexico at "Everything2"]
*[http://www.mexicotourismauthority.com/travel.asp Travel destinations]

== References ==

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[[Category:North American Countries]]
[[Category:Mexico]]
[[Category:Mexicans on Conservapedia]]

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New Mexico

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[[Image:nmexico.jpg|right]]

'''New Mexico''' became 47th state to join the union on January 6, 1912. It is the fifth largest of the [[United States]], with a total land area of 121,412 square miles. <ref> http://www.newmexico.gov/ </ref>

The state is bordered by [[Colorado]], [[Arizona]], [[Utah]], [[Oklahoma]] and [[Texas]]. It also borders [[Mexico]].

== Population ==

The state capital is [[Santa Fe]]. The cities with the largest populations are: [[Albuquerque]], 494,236; [[Las Cruces]], 82,671; [[Santa Fe]], 70,631; [[Rio Rancho]], 66,599; and [[Roswell]], 45,199.

The total population of 1,928,384 includes a high number of peoples of Hispanic origin and of [[Native American]] (Indian) descent. <ref> http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/35000.html </ref>

== Climate ==

New Mexico's weather is usually sunny and dry, with little rainfall all year. <ref> http://weather.nmsu.edu/News/climate-in-NM.htm </ref>

== Geography ==

The land includes areas of dry desert and forest, and has many mountainous regions, including the [[Sangre de Cristo]] mountain range, and the [[Jemez Mountains]]. <ref> http://www.americansouthwest.net/new_mexico/jemez_mountains/ </ref>

The highest point in New Mexico is [[Wheeler Peak]] at 13,161 feet above sea level, and the lowest point is at [[Red Bluff Reservoir]], 2,842 feet above sea level. <ref> http://www.netstate.com/states/geography/nm_geography.htm </ref>

== Industry ==

Agriculture is important to New Mexico, but the lack of irrigation hinders using much of the land for farming. Much of the farmed land is located around the two major rivers which flow through the state: the [[Rio Grande]] and [[Pecos River]].

Much of the land is used for grazing livestock, especially sheep. More than two-thirds of New Mexico's farm income comes from livestock products. Another large industry in the state is mining, particularly [[copper]], [[silver]], and [[uranium]]. <ref> http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108250.html </ref>

==Transportation ==

Interstate Highways 10, 25 and 40 traverse the state. New Mexico's largest commercial airport is Albuquerque's [[Albuquerque International Sunport|International Sunport]]. <ref> http://nmshtd.state.nm.us/ </ref>

== Places of Interest ==

*Carlsbad Caverns National Park
*Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monuments
*Bandelier National Monument
*Elephant Butte Reservior
*Inscription Rock at El Morro National Monument

== Notable people from New Mexico ==

*[[Demi Moore]] (actress)
*[[Georgia O'Keeffe]] (painter)
*[[Al Unser]] and [[Bobby Unser]] (auto racers)
*[[John Denver]] (singer)
*[[Ralph Bunche]] (Nobel Peace Prize winner)

==References==

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[[Category: US state]]

Illegal immigration

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'''Illegal immigration''' is when people without legal permission from a country cross the border and proceed to dwell there.

This has become a major issue in the [[United States]], because of foreigners living in the U.S. illegaly. Many illegal immigrants do not pay taxes and but still use services, such as health care and schools. However, many are afraid to use available services, such as domestic violence shelters, out of fear of deportation.{{fact}} Many illegals cannot speak English.{{fact}} Illegal immigrations is defended, saying that they are simply coming to find work{{fact}} and are a valuable part of the US labor force. Some come illegally to escape political oppression, as legal channels are not open to them.<ref>http://www.immigration-usa.com/george_weissinger.html immigration Usa</ref><ref>www.uscis.gov Immigration and Naturalization Services</ref><ref>www.dhs.gov Department of Homeland Security</ref>

Mexico is the source of the vast majority of illegal immigrants to the United States{{fact}}, who cross the border mostly through the desert southwest or less often by swimming across the Rio Grande. The United States receives constant criticism from the Mexican government for its efforts to curb illegal immigration.{{fact}} Ironically, one of Mexico's harshest criticisms was a plan by the United States to make illegal immigration a felony offense, which would impose harsher penalties on illegal Mexican immigrants.{{fact}} Mexico's own laws make illegal immigration a felony offense in that country.{{fact}}

As the Bible exhorts people to be compassionate towards illegal immigrants (Exodus 23:9 and Leviticus 19:34), and as more Americans are Christian than any other religion, many Americans feel compelled by their religion to show compassion and caring for illegal immigrants, many of whom are trying to escape tyranny or poverty in their homelands.
== References ==
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==See also==
*[[Xenophobia]]

[[Category:Politics]]

Talk:Mexican History

2007-06-26T00:29:03Z

Ja860231:

This article is quite short and very uniformative. It neglects many major events in Mexican history and implies that the government is anti-Christian. This is a disgrace.

Mexico didn't begin with the Aztecs, civilizations such as the Olmecs existed there thousands of years before them. [[User:Czolgolz|Czolgolz]] 09:40, 23 March 2007 (EDT)

Coming from Mexico, I know that the Mexican government was anti-Christian. The liberal government of Mexico has been anti-Christian since the middle of the 19th century. After all, THEY STOLE THE LAND OF THE PARISHES AND ABOLISHED CONVENTS AND MONASTARIES. Many "public" buildings in Mexico were originally Church property.

And president Calles was horrible. He abolished masses and harassed the Church. Priest couldn't vote until the 1990s!!!!! Here is a link to some Christian martyrs. [http://www.stthomasirondequoit.com/SaintsAlive/id687.htm | Mexican Christian Martyrs]

I am sorry. I shouldn't have gotten this upset. But you must understand that the liberal government of Mexico has been very anti-Christian.

God bless you. --[[User:Octaviohpaz|Octaviohpaz]] 16:37, 26 March 2007 (EDT)

Also, please give me some slack. I am working on the article. Better something to work on than nothing.--[[User:Octaviohpaz|Octaviohpaz]] 16:38, 26 March 2007 (EDT)

You have to be really stupid to belive the kind of things this article says, For information of the readers, mexico has been a democratic country for quite a long time, also it says that mexico is the craddle of all the evil in U.S.A., and belive me, Mexico is not near of being a bad influence for America, most of the marijuana that enters the States, comes from Colombia, ship through mexico, but the americans are the main consumers of marijuana in all the continent, then speaking of the illegal migrators, if it werent for the illegal workers,, the american economy wouldnt be the first one in the world, because not only mexicans, but other latin migrants are the main producers of almost all the resources we americans have.
The reality of U.S.A, is that without the LATINOS, we couldnt survive, or we wouldnt be the number 1 country in the world.
--S14

Could you get any more biased?

Talk:Mexican History

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Mexican History

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[[Mexico]] was originally the [[Aztec]], [[Maya]] and others Indian nations. Great warriors, they could also be cruel, often killing people in human sacrifices. Cortes conquered them and brought Christianity to the country, after holding one of their leaders, [[Montezuma]], hostage and murdering him. It became independent in 1810 when Miguel Hidalgo, a priest, started the independence war.

== Revolution ==
The [[Mexican Revolution]] started in 1910. First the dictatorship of [[Porfirio Díaz]] was overthrown by the [[democrat]] [[Francisco Madero]]. Later [[anarchism|anarchists]] and [[socialist]]s also joined the revolution. American president [[Woodrow Wilson]] sent the navy to occupy the city of [[Veracruz]] to help the revolutionaries against a new dictator, [[Victoriano Huerta]]. In the revolution [[Emiliano Zapata]] and [[Pancho Villa]] became wellknown heroes in Mexico. However, Villa also attacked the United States. Because of this the American government sent an expedition to Mexico to capture Villa, but they couldn't find him.

The revolution ended when a new [[constitution]] was written in [[1917]]. [[Venustiano Carranza]] became the new president.

== 20th century ==
After the revolution a [[socialism|socialist]] government was installed. [[Atheism|Atheist]] president [[Plutarco Elías Calles]] introduced various anti-Christian laws in the 1920's. The [[cristeros]] started a rebellion against the government to defend their religion. Calles also started the [[PRI]], a socialist party which ruled Mexico for the rest of the century. President [[Lázaro Cárdenas]] nationalized the country's [[oil]] in [[1938]]. Mexicans are still very proud of this but other countries believe that the Mexican government stole their property in Mexico.{{fact}} However, Mexico was lucky because the United States needed Mexico's help in [[World War II]], so the United States decided not to make a point of it.{{fact}}

In the 1970's because of the high spending of the [[liberalism|liberal]] presidents [[Luis Echeverría]] and [[José López Portillo]] the Mexican economy started to get bad. The economy started to recover after the introduction of [[free market]] policies. [[NAFTA]], which is one such free market policy, was signed in [[1994]]. Because the country's economy was badly managed, many Mexicans migrate to the United States.{{fact}}

Recently Mexico became democratic, and [[Felipe Calderon]] is the current president.

[http://www.mexicowalkingtours.com]
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