As a result of this ever present violent atmosphere, their society has evolved to the point where criminals and thugs have actually joined the ranks of their normally well behaved Catholic saints. The use of a plethora of saints in some Catholic countries satisfies the leftover itch from the people's original conversion from pagan and animistic traditions. This is very clearly seen in the religions of Voodoo and Santeria, and other different takes of the Catholic religion that exist in predominantly lesser developed areas of the world. Venezuela has its own rich and colorful take on the traditional Catholic faith as well by incorporating gangsters and murderers amongst its several "courts" of sainthood.
This episode, the vice crew travels to Caracas and interviews both worshipers and local sociologists to get a really good picture of how deep this unusual tradition has become in the short time it has existed. I think you'll really enjoy this is much as I have, because it is absolutely fascinating....
Even though comparisons to Robin Hood have been made, one can't help but wonder if this practice will change in upcoming generations an end to its thus far endless violence....
