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According to the most recent census (2001), the population's religious affiliation consists of Church of God, 24 percent; Seventh-day Adventist, 11 percent; Pentecostal, 10 percent; Baptist, 7 percent; Anglican, 4 percent; Roman Catholic, 2 percent; United Church, 2 percent; Methodist, 2 percent; Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 percent; Moravian, 1 percent; Brethren, 1 percent; unstated, 3 percent; and "other," 10 percent.<ref name=us>[http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2008/108531.htm International Religious Freedom Report 2008: Jamaica]. [[U.S. Department of State]] (2008) {{PD-notice}}</ref> The category "other" includes 24,020 Rastafarians, an estimated 5,000 Muslims, 1,453 Hindus, approximately 350 Jews, and 279 Baha'is. The census reported that 21 percent claimed no religious affiliation.<ref name=us/> |
According to the most recent census (2001), the population's religious affiliation consists of Church of God, 24 percent; Seventh-day Adventist, 11 percent; Pentecostal, 10 percent; Baptist, 7 percent; Anglican, 4 percent; Roman Catholic, 2 percent; United Church, 2 percent; Methodist, 2 percent; Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 percent; Moravian, 1 percent; Brethren, 1 percent; unstated, 3 percent; and "other," 10 percent.<ref name=us>[http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2008/108531.htm International Religious Freedom Report 2008: Jamaica]. [[U.S. Department of State]] (2008) {{PD-notice}}</ref> The category "other" includes 24,020 Rastafarians, an estimated 5,000 Muslims, 1,453 Hindus, approximately 350 Jews, and 279 Baha'is. The census reported that 21 percent claimed no religious affiliation.<ref name=us/> |
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According to the most recent census (2001), the population's religious affiliation consists of Church of God, 24 percent; Seventh-day Adventist, 11 percent; Pentecostal, 10 percent; Baptist, 7 percent; Anglican, 4 percent; Roman Catholic, 2 percent; United Church, 2 percent; Methodist, 2 percent; Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 percent; Moravian, 1 percent; Brethren, 1 percent; unstated, 3 percent; and "other," 10 percent.[1] The category "other" includes 24,020 Rastafarians, an estimated 5,000 Muslims, 1,453 Hindus, approximately 350 Jews, and 279 Baha'is. The census reported that 21 percent claimed no religious affiliation.[1]
Popular religions in Jamaica include Christianity, Islam, Bahá'í Faith with perhaps 8000 Bahá'ís[4] and 21 Local Spiritual Assemblies,[5] Buddhism, and Hinduism.[6] There is also a small population of around 200 Jews forming the Shaare Shalom Synagogue in Kingston, who describe themselves as Liberal-Conservative.[7] The first Jews in Jamaica trace their roots back to early 15th century Spain and Portugal.[8] Islam in Jamaica estimate a total Muslim population of 5,000.[2]
Rastafari movement
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Other religions
Other popular religions in Jamaica include Islam, Bahá'í Faith with perhaps 8000 Bahá'ís[2] and 21 Local Spiritual Assemblies,[3] Buddhism, and Hinduism.[4] There is also a small population of around 200 Jews forming the Shaare Shalom Synagogue in Kingston, who describe themselves as Liberal-Conservative.[5] The first Jews in Jamaica trace their roots back to early 15th century Spain and Portugal.[6] Islam in Jamaica estimate a total Muslim population of 5,000.[7]
Religious freedom
Jamaica's constitution provides for freedom of religion, and other laws and policies contribute to the generally free practice of religion.[1] The law at all levels protects this right in full against abuse, either by governmental or private actors. The Government generally respects religious freedom in practice.[1] In 2008, the U.S. government learned of no reports of societal abuses or discrimination based on religious affiliation, belief, or practice.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e International Religious Freedom Report 2008: Jamaica. U.S. Department of State (2008)
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "Map Source: www.worldmap.org". Online. 2007.
{{cite journal}}:|contribution=ignored (help); Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Bahá'í International Community (2006-08-11). "Jamaicans celebrate 4th National Baha'i Day". Bahá'í World News Service.
- ^ religiousintelligence.co.uk, religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu
- ^ Haruth Communications, Harry Leichter. "Jamaican Jews". Haruth.com. Retrieved 2009-07-04.
- ^ Dawes, Mark (2003-06-10). publisher=Gleaner Co. "Jews hold firm Life goes on in Old Synagogue". Retrieved 2007-12-15.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help); Missing pipe in:|url=(help) [dead link] - ^ "Jamaica". State.gov. 2007-09-14. Retrieved 2009-07-04.
