Seventh-day Adventist Church leaders recently reflected on the paradoxical nature of technological advancements in religious freedom during a panel at the Jamaica Union Conference Religious Summit in Kingston, Jamaica, January 30, 2025. They explained how new technologies pose significant threats while creating new opportunities, as country officials, including the Prime Minister, the Most Honorable Andrew Holness, discussed achievements and challenges of religious freedom in Jamaica.
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Holness noted that the Jamaica’s historical tolerance of diverse religions is the result of decades of deliberate effort to honor constitutional rights and foster mutual respect, a culture he says should not be taken for granted. He admitted that although religious tolerance is high, there is still work to be done.