The Challenge of Hispanic Pluralism for the United States Churches

Abstract

Hispanic pluralism is a challenge for the Christian churches in this era of “New Evangelization” or “New Reformation.” This article addresses the identifiable issues of Hispanic identity, religiosity, and ecumenism as challenges of Hispanic pluralism that face the United States churches in their attempts to evangelize a cultural group that historically has received minimal pastoral attention. The author suggests that if these issues are dealt with effectively, the present configuration of the Christian churches in the United States could be greatly transformed.