Fr. Jimaica

[MBJ]

God Bless You Father J..............Looking forward to seeing you and the ladies at St. Anthony's in Feb...............Soon Come!!!.........................JK

[Johio]

So what is the dominant religion there if Catholic is only 2% ?

This is per wikipedia, so take that into account.

According to the most recent census (2001), religious affiliation in Jamaica consists of 64% Christian (62% Protestant and 2% Roman Catholic), 2% Jehovah's Witnesses, 3% unstated, and 10% other.[1] The category other includes 24,020 Rastafarians, an estimated 5,000 Muslims, 1,453 Hindus, approximately 350 Jews and the census reported 21% who claimed no religious affiliation.

[SLP]

What a wonderful video. I met Fr Jim last April at the boardie meeting. He is such a lovely man and so caring. I hope to see him again this December - and Fr Jim, I have a few things for you.

[Fred Stripe]

64% Christian ? At the 2:13 mark he says the Catholic religion is small at 2% ? I'm confused.

[Mike_D]

64% Christian ? At the 2:13 mark he says the Catholic religion is small at 2% ? I'm confused.

Fred, Catholicism is a subset Christianity (as is Protestantism). So if (according to Wikipedia), Catholics make up 2% and Protestants make up 62%, then the total percentage of Christians on the island is 64%.

That's one thing I took away from 12 years of Catholic school (8 years of Sisters, 4 years of Brothers).

[ccolman]

Hello- Colleen here- Which member is in Kalamazoo?

[ccolman]

I live in Kalamazoo ---

[St. Anthony's Kitchen]

Christians make up 64% of the population but many people are un-churched--claim no religion. In Negril, a town of maybe 2000 people (take away the tourists) I would bet there are 40 Christian churches; Apostolic, Pentecostal, Church of God, United, Anglican, Later Day Saints, Adventists, Roman Catholics, etc. The largest denomination in Jamaica are the Seventh Day Adventists and #2 is Church of God. remember that when the British came to Jamaica 350 years ago they threw the Spanish out--and the Catholics too. Henry VIII had done his thing and the Catholic Church was outlawed for many years. Speaking of religion. In Jamaica, in 2012 we celebrated the 500th anniversary of the establishment of Christianity on the Island. the first permanent churches were Roman Catholic and established by the Franciscan Friars who came over from Hispaniola! Why do I care? Because I am a Franciscan Friar! Big up Friars!

In the photo above did you notice I'm holding a Red Stripe (did you notice that, Fred Stripe)! One of the nice things about being Catholic is you can drink Red Stripe! --Fadder Jimaica

[Lady Jane]

Loved the video Fadder Jimaica

[Fred Stripe]

Thanx for the explination. I'm into any religion that's O/K with Red Stripe,it's better than wine.