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Which of the following religions can BEST be characterized as indigenous to Caribbean society?
A
Islam
B
Hinduism
C
Christianity
D
Rastafarianism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Even if you’ve never been to Jamaica, it’s likely you’ll have heard of Rastafari. I’d long been interested in this Indigenous religious, social, and political movement-classified as such by scholars of religion-that developed on this Caribbean island during the 1930s.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rastafari is a religious and political movement that began in Jamaica in the 1930s and was adopted by many groups around the globe. It combines Protestant Christianity, mysticism, and a pan-African political consciousness.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are an estimated 700, 000 to 1, 000, 000 Rastafari across the world. The largest population is in Jamaica, although small communities can be found in most of the world’s major population centres. Most Rastafari are of black African descent, and some groups accept only black members.

Detailed explanation-4: -The humanity of God and the divinity of man. This refers to the importance of Haile Selassie who is perceived by Rastafarians as a living God. God is found within every man. God in history. Salvation on earth. The supremacy of life. Respect for nature. The power of speech. Evil is corporate. More items •09-Oct-2009

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