Ingredient Four: Religion
While slaves were still under most of these colonies they would've adapted to all of their ways including their religion, Christianity. These Caribbean countries were made known to this and thus stuck with it since it was the most dominant religious style in the region, but local religions also play an important role in the Caribbean.
After the abolishment of slavery, several years passed and Caribbean people forged their own religions for example, Rastafarianism, similar to Christianity but with a flavour of Caribbean style.
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When it comes to religion, the Caribbean is dominated by Christianity. However, many different cultural adaptations of Christianity can be found throughout the islands. From the religions of slaves and indentured servants to styles developed on the islands themselves, the Caribbean is full of a vibrant variety of faiths. (The Caribbean Religion | Caribya!, 2020)
The Spanish and French were devout Roman Catholics, while the British were Protestants so they formed their own religion under the church of England. Irish migrants from Britain brought Catholicism with them as well, and the Dutch brought both Catholicism and Dutch Reform beliefs. (The Caribbean Religion | Caribya!, 2020).
While slaves were still under most of these colonies they would've adapted to all of their ways including their religion, Christianity. These Caribbean countries were made known to this and thus stuck with it since it was the most dominant religious style in the region, but local religions also play an important role in the Caribbean.
In the Caribbean there are many religions. It's true, that religion comes in all varieties in many Caribbean countries, since slaves and indentured labourers were brought to the islands to work they also brought their faiths with them. Slaves from Africa brought their own religious and spiritual beliefs and practices paved a way for a new religion for many people, even slaves that were bred in the Caribbean were claimed to the christian faith. The East Indian indentured labourers also brought in their own spiritual beliefs and practices into the region.
Almost one quarter of the population of Trinidad and Tobago is Hindu one of the highest concentrations of Hindu people in the world. Small populations of Jews and Muslims also live in the Caribbean.(The Caribbean Religion | Caribya!, 2020)
After the abolishment of slavery, several years passed and Caribbean people forged their own religions for example, Rastafarianism, similar to Christianity but with a flavour of Caribbean style.
This pro-African religion uses the Bible as its base text but takes a decidedly different reading than that of more traditional Christian sects. Like many things Jamaican, it also stands out for political and social causes.it also is found in Trinidad and Tobago. (The Caribbean Religion | Caribya!, 2020)
Hinduism observed by practicing Hindus as they follow particular Gods. Presbyterian, Pentecostal, Seven Days Adventist, Shouter Baptist, Jehovah Witness and Muslims and many more religions all fall in line with the Caribbeans diversity as it accepts all beliefs and practices from their followers.
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I love the Idea on religion and I did learn from it but next time to to keep the wording a little more concised as you don’t want the reader to lose interest in what you’re trying to bring forward . I love the pictures .
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