<P> By far, the largest religion in Jamaica is the Christian faith . The Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church, Baptists, and the Church of God are present throughout the country . Many old churches have been carefully maintained and / or restored . The Rastafari movement is a derivative of the larger Christian culture, but its origins were influenced by rising consciousness of Africa, and an awareness of political events in that continent . There are also a small number of Jewish synagogues in Jamaica, dating from the 17th century . </P> <P> Elements of ancient African religions remain, especially in remote areas throughout the island . Some of these practices are described generally as Obeah, Kumina, or Pocomania . Though the congregations are small, they are visited by many Christian and non-Christians seeking an experience they have not found in the churches . It is estimated that as much as 40% of the population secretly seek the services of the African traditional religious healers when confronted with serious problems that conventional medicine cannot remedy . </P> <P> "The Baha'i movement in Jamaica began about 50 years (in 1942) ago when a doctor from Portland, Dr. Malcolm King, brought the teaching from the United States ." In 2003, as part of the 60th anniversary celebration of the establishment of Baha'i in Jamaica, the Governor General of Jamaica, Sir Howard Cooke, proclaimed a National Bahá'í Day to be held annually on 25 July . In 2005, the community of about 5000 celebrated their activity and presence in Jamaica with the international Bahá'í choir, The Voices of Bahá . The choir performed at Ward Theatre and the University's Chapel, with proceeds earmarked to two Jamaican charities, (one serving families of policemen slain in the line of duty, and the one Denham Town Golden Age Home). </P> <P> Other religions practised in the country of Jamaica include Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam . </P>

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