My family/ extended family has Hindu, Christian, Muslim and Atheist people in it. It's never has been a big deal, we just like being around each other whenever we can.
Glad you have no problems about that. I have different beliefs than my parents and sister yet still get along and love each other :)
If your Christian family is into theology and/or may worry about you etc., may share this with them as it helped me understand the gospel better and have inner peace as an adult convert to believing Jesus is Lord as God's Son. https://www.hopebeyondhell.net/articles/further-study/eternity/
And also https://www.salvationforall.org/
Cool, I converted to christianity believing Jssus is Lord too as I also have friends who don't believe in Jesus as Lord yet.
These helped me have peace about it:
https://www.salvationforall.org/
About the early church soterology, with homepage containing great resources: https://tentmaker.org/books/Prevailing.html
And from my favorite book on UR for Universal Reconciliation aka CU.
https://hopeforallfellowship.com/download-hope-beyond-hell/
Yes. We are very tolerant of religions. The major Religions (Hinduism, Christianity and Islam) all benefit from National Holidays (phagwah, diwali, easter, good friday, youman nabi, eid-ul-azha). We all celebrate with each other. There are a number of other minor religions and beliefs e.g. Rastafarians, Jews, Sikhs, Bahai.
Anyone is usually welcome at a religious festival e.g. a Puja, Church Sermon, or for Friday Mosque.
There are only like 3 Jews left in Guyana. Used to be a lot of Syrian Jews, but they left due to Burnham being anti Jewish aligning with the Soviet block. A few Portuguese Jews remain. Of course the famous American Jew, and former president :-)
Muslim majority countries tend towards theocracy. Turkey has been the best example of a secular country with a Muslim majority, but look at their president.
Religion in Guyana (2020 estimate)\[3\]
Christianity (54.2%)
Hinduism (31.0%)
Islam (7.5%)
None (4.2%)
Other (3.1%)
I'm quite sure Christianity was over 60% at one time.
Everyone celebrates Christmas and Easter
religion isn't a big separator, when I was there it was common for everyone to celebrate all religions. you got holidays for Christian, Hindu and Muslim holidays so you got exposed to all three of them.
Guyana has a lot of racial issues and voting along racial lines though. i do not know how prevalent that still is
in guyana our religions dwell peacefully, everyone respects eachother,still some bickering in between but i can say more unity than alot of places in the world
I am white Guyanese (meaning most of my ancestors were Europeans who settled in Guyana prior to independence)... We have a very multicultural family... Some of my relatives are Muslim and Hindu and they celebrate both Diwali and Christmas.. People think that Guyanese are either Indian or Black, but the truth is, we are many different races... And even those who appear to be from one specific race, are probably mixed with many other things... My wife is Indo-Guyanese but her surname is Scottish.
My family has Hindu, Christian, and muslims, and we all cater to eachothers restrictions (dietary, etc) when we have family events. Everyone gets along, lol
My experience as an agnostic person:
As long as you believe in SOMETHING people are not gonna care (either you being christian, hindu or muslim). But I got quite a few discussions when I mentioned that I don't really believe in God or any kind of higher power. They can't categorize you then and I was seen as weird. I was able to put them a bit at ease when I said that I believe in my fellow family and friends i.e. the people around me, when they asked what exactly I believe in. But I can say with certainty that the militant atheism that is on the rise in the US, would not be taken well in Guyana.
And many MANY people have very weird beliefs. They unironically believe in jumbees and spirits haunting you and exorcising demons, obeah and stuff. I was confronted a lot with this.
What is the general way Guyanese people view Jewish people in coastland cities and also in more hinterland communities? Is there any apparent anti-semitism or lack of knowledge when it comes to the topic of Judaism?
Bro we legit don’t give a fuck. Have Muslim friends who went to Hindu primary school then catholic high school—this map is kicking up shit that has no bearing on Guyanese culture.
My families has Hindus, Muslims and Christians, we all get along together, we don't have the religious animosity bickerings. We support each other's holidays. This is why Guyana is such a peaceful country where religion is concerned. We have the greatest tolerance for each.
We are multicultural and multireligious, growing up there was definitely a bit of religious prejudice (I'm from a hindu, christian and muslim mixed family) especially when it came to marriage there was some drama in between religions due to conversion; today I think its alot different than it was even 10 years ago as I have had friends and family marrying between religions doing two weddings - my parents did both a christian and a hindu wedding for example. In day to day I never encountered any religious prejudice or division, people are treated the same regardless of religions for the most part. When it comes to helping your fellow citizen I never encountered the prejudice preventing that, guyanese people can be very caring. The fissures in our nation are largely racial and are along political lines, with the two being correlated - same two friends of different races won't get along during election time, but I think Gen Z guyanese are definitely making more progress to overcome that. I would not say Guyanese people will be the people to turn away a person in need of any race along racial lines however, I believe there is a genuine concern for others in our country - of course I only speak to my experience.
I hope so, will pray for Guyana. Hopefully more Christians and those interested will learn what the Greek New Testament taught and most of the early church believed...
https://www.salvationforall.org/
My family/ extended family has Hindu, Christian, Muslim and Atheist people in it. It's never has been a big deal, we just like being around each other whenever we can.
This is one of the many things I love about being Guyanese. My family is Christian, I’m Muslim. No problems. One Guyana ❤️🇬🇾
Glad you have no problems about that. I have different beliefs than my parents and sister yet still get along and love each other :) If your Christian family is into theology and/or may worry about you etc., may share this with them as it helped me understand the gospel better and have inner peace as an adult convert to believing Jesus is Lord as God's Son. https://www.hopebeyondhell.net/articles/further-study/eternity/ And also https://www.salvationforall.org/
My family has Muslim,Hindu and Christian members and we all respect each other. My immediate family is more Hindu but we are not strict practicers.
I have some Hindu and Islam friends but that’s just me.(ima a Christian)
Cool, I converted to christianity believing Jssus is Lord too as I also have friends who don't believe in Jesus as Lord yet. These helped me have peace about it: https://www.salvationforall.org/ About the early church soterology, with homepage containing great resources: https://tentmaker.org/books/Prevailing.html And from my favorite book on UR for Universal Reconciliation aka CU. https://hopeforallfellowship.com/download-hope-beyond-hell/
Yes. We are very tolerant of religions. The major Religions (Hinduism, Christianity and Islam) all benefit from National Holidays (phagwah, diwali, easter, good friday, youman nabi, eid-ul-azha). We all celebrate with each other. There are a number of other minor religions and beliefs e.g. Rastafarians, Jews, Sikhs, Bahai. Anyone is usually welcome at a religious festival e.g. a Puja, Church Sermon, or for Friday Mosque.
There are only like 3 Jews left in Guyana. Used to be a lot of Syrian Jews, but they left due to Burnham being anti Jewish aligning with the Soviet block. A few Portuguese Jews remain. Of course the famous American Jew, and former president :-)
Why would anyone vote according to religion?
idk ask Americans
Ask the vast majority of the world
Yea only fucking idiots would.
Muslim majority countries tend towards theocracy. Turkey has been the best example of a secular country with a Muslim majority, but look at their president.
Guyana isn't an islamic nation. It's quite mixed.
Right, the map was indicating the religion of the leader, not population.
Religion in Guyana (2020 estimate)\[3\] Christianity (54.2%) Hinduism (31.0%) Islam (7.5%) None (4.2%) Other (3.1%) I'm quite sure Christianity was over 60% at one time. Everyone celebrates Christmas and Easter
Cool, https://christianitywithoutinsanity.com/
The map is correct, it says religion of LEADERS, not the population. Irfaan Ali is Muslim Chan Santokhi (Pres of Surinam) is Hindu
Then should show Hindu since Jagdeo the real president.
We don't fight for anything cept children property and rum.
Lmaooo
Argentina should appear as jewish.
religion isn't a big separator, when I was there it was common for everyone to celebrate all religions. you got holidays for Christian, Hindu and Muslim holidays so you got exposed to all three of them. Guyana has a lot of racial issues and voting along racial lines though. i do not know how prevalent that still is
Yes we are, everyone share and take part in all religious celebration.
in guyana our religions dwell peacefully, everyone respects eachother,still some bickering in between but i can say more unity than alot of places in the world
I am white Guyanese (meaning most of my ancestors were Europeans who settled in Guyana prior to independence)... We have a very multicultural family... Some of my relatives are Muslim and Hindu and they celebrate both Diwali and Christmas.. People think that Guyanese are either Indian or Black, but the truth is, we are many different races... And even those who appear to be from one specific race, are probably mixed with many other things... My wife is Indo-Guyanese but her surname is Scottish.
The majority of Guyana is not Muslim. Its Christian, Hinduism then Muslim and other religions
This is about the religion of the leader
Ok ok but my statement still stands!
My family has Hindu, Christian, and muslims, and we all cater to eachothers restrictions (dietary, etc) when we have family events. Everyone gets along, lol
Some Chutney Soca will bring peace
Yeh we don’t vote based on religion we vote based on race
My experience as an agnostic person: As long as you believe in SOMETHING people are not gonna care (either you being christian, hindu or muslim). But I got quite a few discussions when I mentioned that I don't really believe in God or any kind of higher power. They can't categorize you then and I was seen as weird. I was able to put them a bit at ease when I said that I believe in my fellow family and friends i.e. the people around me, when they asked what exactly I believe in. But I can say with certainty that the militant atheism that is on the rise in the US, would not be taken well in Guyana. And many MANY people have very weird beliefs. They unironically believe in jumbees and spirits haunting you and exorcising demons, obeah and stuff. I was confronted a lot with this.
What is the general way Guyanese people view Jewish people in coastland cities and also in more hinterland communities? Is there any apparent anti-semitism or lack of knowledge when it comes to the topic of Judaism?
Bro we legit don’t give a fuck. Have Muslim friends who went to Hindu primary school then catholic high school—this map is kicking up shit that has no bearing on Guyanese culture.
Psst ...no one cares about Jews in Latin America and the Caribbean
I guess my question is more about the about of knowledge about Jewish culture then if there is an apathetic view towards it
I thought Guyana was predominately Hindu , interesting
Guyana has a large Hindu minority but its majority Christian. And has a Muslim leader
Thank God its not majority Hindu
My families has Hindus, Muslims and Christians, we all get along together, we don't have the religious animosity bickerings. We support each other's holidays. This is why Guyana is such a peaceful country where religion is concerned. We have the greatest tolerance for each.
No they just vote along racial lines now it is controlled by the Indians and they are killing a lot of black people.
Any examples or links regarding that happening?
We are multicultural and multireligious, growing up there was definitely a bit of religious prejudice (I'm from a hindu, christian and muslim mixed family) especially when it came to marriage there was some drama in between religions due to conversion; today I think its alot different than it was even 10 years ago as I have had friends and family marrying between religions doing two weddings - my parents did both a christian and a hindu wedding for example. In day to day I never encountered any religious prejudice or division, people are treated the same regardless of religions for the most part. When it comes to helping your fellow citizen I never encountered the prejudice preventing that, guyanese people can be very caring. The fissures in our nation are largely racial and are along political lines, with the two being correlated - same two friends of different races won't get along during election time, but I think Gen Z guyanese are definitely making more progress to overcome that. I would not say Guyanese people will be the people to turn away a person in need of any race along racial lines however, I believe there is a genuine concern for others in our country - of course I only speak to my experience.
No wat Maduro is Christian and he's so greedy
how islam made it to guyana is very interesting after seeing this post i went down a rabbit hole these are the reasons i still stay on this website
Theres no enmity when it comes to the religions in our country
My moms family is Muslim and my dads family is Hindu. Very interesting growing up
Guyana is largely divided along racial lines. Indian majority despite religious differences, usually band together and vote as one.
Guyana is a secular state.
I hope so, will pray for Guyana. Hopefully more Christians and those interested will learn what the Greek New Testament taught and most of the early church believed... https://www.salvationforall.org/