Sephardic Bnei Anusim for the sake of marriage. As implemented in 1935, the takkanah in New York contains the amendment that "no future Rabbinic Court will have the right or authority to convert non-Jews who seek to marry into our [Syrian Jewish] community." The takkanah in New York City holds no force among the overwhelmingly Ashkenazi Jewish population of the city and North America in general. This situation has resulted in reluctance and friction coming from both parties. It has also further encouraged resentment and accusations by Sephardic Bnei Ansuim of classism, and even racism, on the part of the local Jewish communities
Religion in Mexico Religion in Mexico Catholic Christianity is the dominant religion in Mexico, representing about 83% of the total population as of 2010. In recent decades the number of Catholics has been declining, due to the growth of other Christian denominations – especially various Protestant churches and Mormonism – which now constitute 10% of the population, and non-Christian religions. Conversion to non-Catholic denominations has been considerably slower than in Central America, and central Mexico remains one of the most Catholic areas in the world. Mexico is a secular country and has allowed freedom of religion since the mid-19th century. Traditional Protestant denominations