Contrary to what many may think, Rastafarianism is not the official religion of the Island. It may have been the religion that made the Island famous, i.e. because this was the religion of the late Bob Marley as he traveled the world; however, the is not the religion of Jamaica.
Bob may very well be responsible for reggae music becoming the island's iconic sound.
Nevertheless, the island is actually pre-dominantly Christian. There is a multiplicity of denominations but all are generally Christian.
Here are there you might find a Muslim or two, and in recent times other religions have been infiltrating the Jamaican culture.
Since Jamaica also has a rich Chinese heritage, it would be amiss of me not to mention that there are a number of Buddhists on the island.
Do you agree with my evaluation of religion on the island? If not, leave a comment below.
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