The Salvation Army, founded in 1865 in London, England, by William Booth is an evangelical branch of the universal Christian Church. From the very beginning, its thrust is to attend to the spiritual, evangelical, and material needs of people.Over...
On July 9, 1918, in cool Adam's Valley, located in the Don Figueroa Mountains of Manchester, Henritta Walker gave birth to Willoughby George Smith, the son of George Smith, who sired 13 other children.Willoughby got married to Gladys Matilda Cowan...
Islam, founded by the Prophet Muhammad, is a religion of etiquette and manners. There are principles governing virtually every aspect of life. Muslims are encouraged to abide by them to form a complete Islam personality.Dining etiquette seem to be...
Muslims, followers of Islam, an eastern religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, do not regard Islam merely as a religion. For them, it is a lifestyle. Everything they do and say are guided by Islamic principles and ethics.Islam prohibits all evil...
Islam is a monotheistic religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century CE in Arabia. The word Islam means to submit to Allah in his oneness, and the faith is underpinned by five pillars which believers must uphold.These pillars are the...
Islam is an eastern religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century in Arabia. 'Islam' is an Arabic word meaning 'surrender'. It espouses the fundamental religious idea that the believer, called a Muslim, accepts surrender to the will of...
Ramadan, also called Ramathan and Ramadhan, is the ninth and holiest month on the Islamic calendar. The word 'Ramadan' comes from the Arabic root rami a or ar-rama, which means scorching heat or dryness, as it usually occurs during the time of year...
Ramadan, the holiest month on the Islamic calendar, is observed at different times annually. The start of the month is determined by the first sighting of the new moon, and the month might last for different periods in different countries. This year...
Every spring, Jews the world over observe Passover, a celebration of the Exodus of the Israelites from captivity in Egypt. For seven or eight days, certain practices must be carried or not carried out. The celebration is replete with much meaning...
Over the past few weeks, we have been carrying a series on Scientology. The articles were a product of research from various sources, including the Church of Scientology International (CSI) website.In an email from Karin Pouw dated May 16, 2018, the...
L. Ron Hubbard, the founding father of Scientology, stepped down as executive director in 1966 to focus on research and writing, but he was to occupy himself with another endeavour, Sea Org, a ship-based sea entity, established in 1977. It was the...
Jamaican poet and novelist A-dZiko Simba Gegele is known over the world for her literary prowess, dramatic strength spoken-word performances, expertise in literary criticism, and more.Over the years, she has been invited to speak and perform at...
Scientology is a body of religious beliefs and practises launched in 1950 by American author, L. Ron Hubbard (1911-1986), with the publication of his book, Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health. He was to become the leader of the Dianetics...
Scientology is a body of religious beliefs and practices launched in May 1952 by American author L. Ron Hubbard (1911-1986).He developed a programme of ideas called Dianetics, published as 'Dianetics: The Evolution of a Science' in May 1950, the...
Not so long ago, many Jamaican youth who could not afford certain toys made their own from scraps and scratch. From their creative minds, dolls, houses, cars, carts, trucks, van and bulldozers were manifested, until they could afford cheap, mass-...
Elise Henry of Havendale, St Andrew, was born in 1908. On Sunday, January 21, family members and other loved ones, some travelling from abroad for the occasion, gathered around the beloved matriarch to celebrate her 110th birthday.This significant...
From Monday, January 22 to Thursday, January 25, twenty-seven volunteers from the United States under the Jamaica Partners programme were in the island on a medical mission in parts of rural St Andrew, St Mary, and Portland.This is the 30th year...
On Saturday, January 27, the St Elizabeth attraction Lover's Leap reopens its gates to the public after a short period of operational transition.Under the new management by Jakes Treasure Beach, another popular south St Elizabeth destination, the...
Over the past three years, I spent much time researching and writing about various religions and Christian denominations. The intention was to give readers an opportunity to learn about the many religious perspectives that people have.It was also a...
