Hinduism came to the Caribbean with the migration of Indian workers to that area after the abolition of Slavery in 1834. Along with Hinduism, the Indians also brought cuisine, such as pungent curries, and ganja, which are important contributions to Caribbean culture. While Indian and Hindu influence can be found through out the British West Indies they are most pronounced on the island of Trinidad.
Technically it isnt Christianity because the indigenous people (Amerindians) were the first known settlers in the Caribbean so unless evidence can prove that there were people inhabiting the Caribbean before the Amerindians then the first religion would be whatever the Amerindians believed in. Christianity was not introduced to the Caribbean until the late 1400's/early 1500's shortly after Columbus rediscovered the Caribbean looking for India
the same way that Catholicism came, people on boats brought their beliefs wherever they traveled.
Christianity was introduced into the Caribbean when Europeans invaded and conquered the islands.
how did Christianity came to Jamaica and the caribbean and what are the contribution of christinity to the caribbean
Jews first arrived in the Caribbean while attempting to escape persecution during the Spanish and Portuguese Inquisitions.
christianity is practised all over the world but mainly in jamaica and the caribbean that is my opinion
why is christianity widely practised in the caribbean
The Spanish
the europeans
the simple answer is people! there were originally only indigenous people living in the Caribbean and they had their own religions then when Europeans arrived and introduced slavery they brought Christianity with them then later after the abolition of slavery indentured workers from asia mostly India came, bring with them Hinduism and Islam. The main religions in the Caribbean are Christianity(Catholicism), Hinduism and Islam
Christianity really helps the Caribbean people by giving them hope. indeed, Christianity serves as their hope in their everday life and impacted their lives. Churches donated lots of money for the poor people..
Christianity is most popular in the Caribbean but there are many other religions.
Chlodovocar, more commonly known as Clovis, brought Christianity to the Franks.
Answer Mostly Christianity
Christianity
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Europeans brought African slaves to Caribbean
Christianity is most popular in the Caribbean but there are many other religions.
The natives of the Caribbean had their own religion and culture. The invading imperialists imposed their religion on the inhabitants. The imperialists then populated the lands with slaves who were forcibly converted to Christianity. The later trading of indentured labour brought with it the religions of India and China.
Chlodovocar, more commonly known as Clovis, brought Christianity to the Franks.
the europeans brought weapons and lots more to the caribbean