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Faith, spirituality, and religion in Jamaica — and their role in shaping communities, values, and family life.

“Jah,” a term rooted in Rastafarianism, refers to God or the divine presence and is deeply ingrained in Jamaican culture.…

Parish: KingstonWesley Methodist Church, constructed in 1825, stands as one of the oldest and most significant buildings in Kingston, Jamaica.…

Parish: KingstonThe St. Andrew’s Scots Kirk, located in Kingston, is the principal Presbyterian Church in Jamaica and a landmark of…

Parish: ManchesterThe New Broughton United Church, originally established as a Presbyterian church, is an iconic early 19th-century structure that reflects…

Parish: WestmorelandSeaford Town stands as a unique testament to Jamaica’s post-emancipation history, emerging in the wake of the abolition of…

Protestantism, a branch of Christianity that emerged during the 16th-century Reformation, emphasizes the authority of the Bible and salvation through…