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The statement that says that the need for religion is diminishing in our time, is not entirely an accurate one. While the numbers of regular, as well as the irregular, church-goers is dropping, the need for spiritualism and religionism is rising. This is due to the fact that in todays fast paced society people simply do not have the time, that is needed to go to church. This does not however mean that the need for religion and spiritualism is diminishing. An adequate example to support the  theory is the long-time illness and death of Pope John Paul II. While the death deeply saddened  many people, it showed what a huge role religion and its representative play in our lives. During the immediate few days before John Paul IIs death people practically flocked to their local churches to pray for his soul and health. The need for religion became even more apparent when the Pope died. The clearest and most immediate example is the fact that most stores, shops, restaurants, cinemas, pubs, bars and clubs were closed the day after the Pope passed on. The latter remained closed for a week, during the period of mourning, as a sign of respect. Another example to support the theory that the need for religion is not diminishing in our time is the need of prayer that people showed after John Paul II died. An altar was set up in Pilsudski Square to accommodate  the people who felt that need. During a special mass held on Tuesday, April 5th the area surrounding the Square was blocked off, as there were people everywhere. Hundreds of thousands of people gathered there to be part of a mass led by archbishop Glemp and several other priests. Finally the fact that the Pope's funeral was a day during which all but a few stores were closed, almost all employers gave their employees a day off and millions of people were glued to their T.V. sets proves that the need for religion is not diminishing in our time. 
In conclusion people in our time still feel the need for religion in their lives. While many people's busy schedules do not allow regular church attendance, the need for religion lies deep within us, within our hearts. This became prior to, and after the death of the great John Paul II. 


