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- Guardian Newspapers:
AG: 3,478 child marriages in 20 years
by Yvonne Baboolal- January 11, 2017

- The Cleaner- Freedom of religion and Its Impact on Religion
December 12, 2014

- Caribbean Muslims: History of Muslims and Islam in Trinidad
by Mohammed Rafeeq ;
December 20, 2009

- Caribbean News Now: Commentary: Gender inequality in the Caribbean: A sad story
By Rebecca Theodore ; June 6, 2013

- Guardian Newspapers:
'Spiritual Shouter Baptist ; a faith misunderstood'
by Melissa Doughty; March 29, 2012.

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This semester i was introduced to a new way in appreciating where i have come from and how it transitioned from then to now. It has not ever crossed my mind the truth or lies about the cultural background for i was not interested due to previous teachings i already i already had in thought.

In secondary school or even before, i was taught that Christopher Columbus found our island along with categorizing our people and the rest is history. With the knowledge i know now, i am intrigued with the past life of my fellow ancestors to the point where their turmoil can be admired for my existence.

Religion has always fascinated me by the different ways which one can worship and praise. Being raised in the Christianity faith specifically Pentecostal, has made me believe this way is the right way. There is a God and we all worship him for he died for our sins on a cross which i portray in my drawing but other religions has different perspectives.

I became stunned by the decision certain groups had to make in putting their beliefs at risk for the opportunity to work or even be educated. This made me reflect if the world was like that today and how individuals would easily forfeit their soul for a quick dollar.

Caribbean Civilization made it clear to me the true meaning of being civilized and understand how individuals can easily be placed in a category due to their beliefs and resistance.

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January 11, 2017 / June 6, 2013
Religion has the power to not just control your beliefs but to make a change. In the modern days, it has shown more than ever how one's faith can foresee differently than others.

Child marriages is seen as unacceptable whereas it is the norm for some religions. Recently, it was known to have 3,478 child marriages in the last 20 years in Trinidad which has flabbergasted many. In Hinduism and Islam, it is the right for such young girls to be arranged into marriages with older men whereas in Christianity is viewed as disturbing.

I have come to an conclusion that such law would result in fewer unwanted pregnancies, abortions and protection from sexual immorality. What may be "the command of God" can also be a crime. I believe that every person must have the opportunity to be a child and be young instead being forced to be a grown up. My artifact shows the female child represented as a flower which is taken too early before growing into something beautiful and mature.

This shows how not just young girls are being oppressed but taken from innocence into a certain level of responsibility.
Death penalties have been portrayed in being the exit of criminals but is it really needed? Due to the drastic increase in murders, there has been arrangements for such Act to be legal once again. Socially, men are seen to be more powerful and demanding over the women whereas they are viewed as the housewife and caretaker of the home. It was engulfed in the minds of individuals ever since the biblical story of Adam and Eve for she was the enabler of destruction.

Women are not  encouraged to become leaders in certain occupations whereas men are praised. There are presently women pastors present but rarely in the Caribbean they are popular. Religion have been portraying women in the Caribbean to be "the help" but as times change they are becoming empowered.

One's morals may be criticized for not being of such deliverance but society should learn to accept various ways in carrying out tasks and ignore influenced pastimes for the fure is evolving.

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December 21, 2014 / December 20, 2009

Society can be both accepting and degrading, but it comes to show what is being presented. Many religions have faced continuous judgment on their beliefs while others be praised due to historical background.

In the Caribbean, the Baptist and Islamic faith have shown to endure the most attack for their beliefs.Therefore, they have been more protective of themselves than others for their reputation has been judged countless times.

Education and gender have played major roles in what religion has been developed into. Socially, men are seen to be more powerful and demanding over the women whereas they are viewed as the housewife and caretaker of the home. As for education, it was known for individuals to keep their beliefs a secret or convert to another for the sake of a better life. This structure offered a certain preference and reputation to be advertised.

For situations like this, modern times have given the society schools of every religion like Lakshmi Girls' Hindu College and ASJA Boys' and Girls' College which gives families a sense of comfort for their child not rebelling against their religious background.

This comes to show that you can never " judge a book by its cover" for my drawing expresses both identities joined as one to represent peace and solidarity.

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In discussing Caribbean Civilization, there are many aspects involved in reaching the sole purpose of this topic.  Religion has played its part with individuals becoming free to express their spirituality in life and helps social control.

God was first portrayed as nature and the veneration of ancestors that passed on, as some were buried near their homes being prize possessions to their soul.

As the Roman Catholic beliefs became the central role of worship, it ventured into multiple sorts of Christianity spreading throughout the nation like Anglican, Pentecostal, Seven Day Adventist and many more. This allowed the society to pursue the type of worship that suits them from either being traditional or liberated.

Religion has taken a whirlwind turn to what it once was from adapting new extensions for the African culture introduced Rastafarianism and fellow Indians brought Hinduism. Since then, there was never a choice given in what you aspire and believe for it  was demanded.

Some religions have reputations of negative qualities like the Baptist faith, being associated with 'obeah' which shows that individuals would sell their souls or prized possessions for wealth and bad aura for their enemies.

The diversity of all these ethnic societies became recognized  over the years and continue to be celebrated. The Caribbean's identity has developed a concept which shows equality among any preference.