Religion_Belief

brazil_marujada_procession_photo_gallery_13315.jpg

This Dec. 26, 2016 photo shows women at the port wearing feathered hats with multi-colored ribbons before the start of a procession honoring Saint Benedict during Marujada religious celebrations in the fishing town of Braganca, Brazil. Locals say the annual celebration, which started in 1798, is a way to show appreciation and make good on promises for miracles received. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

brazil_marujada_procession_photo_gallery_75697.jpg

This Dec. 19, 2016 photo shows Sabrina Correia Aviz holding a statuette of St. Benedict inside her home, before the start of Marujada religious celebrations in the fishing town of Braganca, Brazil. Started in 1798, the Marujada religious celebration mixes indigenous, African and Portuguese traditions. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

brazil_marujada_procession_photo_gallery_53346.jpg

This Dec. 26, 2016 photo shows men carrying a statue of Saint Benedict holding a baby Jesus during Marujada religious celebrations in the fishing town Braganca, Brazil. The annual celebration arose when black slaves persuaded their masters to let them form a brotherhood to pay homage to St. Benedict. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

brazil_marujada_procession_photo_gallery_32766.jpg

This Dec. 25, 2016 photo shows young cowboys competing in the Cavalhada, using small sticks and rings, during Marujada religious celebrations in honor of St. Benedict in the fishing town of Braganca, Brazil. Started in 1798, the "Marujada" religious celebration mixes indigenous, African and Portuguese traditions. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

brazil_marujada_procession_photo_gallery_68937.jpg

This Dec. 25, 2016 photo shows a cowboy who successfully placed a stick through a small ring during the Cavalhada event, part of Marujada religious celebrations in honor of St. Benedict in the fishing town of Braganca, Brazil. Started in 1798, the "Marujada" religious celebration mixes indigenous, African and Portuguese traditions. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

brazil_marujada_procession_photo_gallery_42842.jpg

This Dec. 26, 2016 photo shows women performing the Retumbao dance during Marujada religious celebrations in honor of St. Benedict in the fishing town of Braganca, Brazil. Locals say the annual celebration, which started in 1798, is a way to show appreciation and make good on promises for miracles received. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

brazil_marujada_procession_photo_gallery_91563.jpg

This Dec. 25, 2016 photo shows women in procession outside Saint Benedict Church during Marujada religious celebrations in honor of the Catholic Saint in the fishing town of Braganca, Brazil. For the procession, women wear blue skirts and white shirts and don white circular feathered, hats streaming colorful ribbons. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

brazil_marujada_procession_photo_gallery_32165.jpg

This Dec. 26, 2016 photo shows captain Jose Batista launching a firecracker during Marujada religious celebrations in honor of St. Benedict in the fishing town of Braganca, Brazil. The tradition started when black slaves persuaded their masters to let them form a brotherhood to pay homage to St. Benedict. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

brazil_marujada_procession_photo_gallery_41276.jpg

This Dec. 26, 2016 photo shows a procession in honor of St. Benedict filling a street in the fishing town of Braganca, Brazil during Marujada religious celebrations. Started in 1798, the event mixes indigenous, African and Portuguese traditions. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

aptopix_brazil_marujada_procession_photo_gallery_63107.jpg

This Dec. 19, 2016 photo shows Clara Padilha Gomes preparing spiritually for the Marujada religious celebration, in honor of St. Benedict, at her home in the fishing town of Braganca, Brazil. Gomes, 77, said she participates to give thanks for her son. "As long as I'm alive, I will be devoted," she said. "A person has to have faith." (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

1_152017_king8201.jpg

One writer has criticized the fact that much coverage of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. often omits the late reverend's religious convictions. (Associated Press)

train 3.jpg

(Ultimate Music)

attorney_general-birmingham_visit_72263.jpg

A man walks through 16th Street Baptist Church to sit before Attorney General Loretta Lynch speaks, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

attorney_general_birmingham_visit_62626.jpg

Attorney General Loretta Lynch speaks at the 16th Street Baptist Church, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Birmingham, Ala. The speech will commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. and comes on the eve of the national holiday named for King. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

attorney_general_birmingham_visit_67195.jpg

Attorney General Loretta Lynch speaks at the 16th Street Baptist Church, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

attorney_general_birmingham_visit_71105.jpg

Attorney General Loretta Lynch speaks at the 16th Street Baptist Church, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

attorney_general_birmingham_visit_64639.jpg

Attorney General Loretta Lynch walks to the podium before speaking at the 16th Street Baptist Church, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Birmingham, Ala. The speech will commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. and comes on the eve of the national holiday named for King. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

attorney_general_birmingham_visit_75202.jpg

Attorney General Loretta Lynch speaks at the 16th Street Baptist Church, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

obit-eddie_long_59970.jpg

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2010 file photo, Bishop Eddie Long speaks at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church near Atlanta. Long, a prominent pastor who led one of metro Atlanta's largest churches, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church said in a statement to local media outlets. He was 63. (AP Photo/John Amis, Pool, File)

obit-eddie_long_44151.jpg

FILE - In a Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 file photo, Bishop Eddie Long prepares to speak, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church near Atlanta. Long, a prominent pastor who led one of metro Atlanta's largest churches, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church said in a statement to local media outlets. He was 63. (AP Photo/John Amis, Pool, File)