Is there religious freedom and religious tolerance in Panama?

 Panama is a melting pot for many cultures, races and religions as a result of so many people who came to Panama to work on the railroad, canal and the business and banking industries, you will find almost every religion known to man here in Panama. 

 Panama is a melting pot for many cultures, races and religions as a result of so many people who came to Panama to work on the railroad, canal and the business and banking industries, you will find almost every religion known to man here in Panama.  You will find that most people are accustomed to having many other beliefs around and generally respectful of each person's chosen religion.

The main religious group in Panama has to be Catholics, followed by Evangelical Christian, but there are many other religions represented all around the country. The Panamanian Constitution provides the freedom of worship and this is respected by all citizens.  

The main religious group in Panama has to be Catholics, followed by Evangelical Christian, but there are many other religions represented all around the country. The Panamanian Constitution provides the freedom of worship and this is respected by all citizens.  

From what I have seen there is a great deal of religious freedom in Panama.   There are people from all over the world living in Panama, with many different religious beliefs.

 

One very interesting thing I realized after I moved to Panama is how well all the different people seem to get along with each other.  People of different beliefs and from different countries may not always mix together freely, but I have not seen evidence of fighting or arguing...

From what I have seen there is a great deal of religious freedom in Panama.   There are people from all over the world living in Panama, with many different religious beliefs.

 

One very interesting thing I realized after I moved to Panama is how well all the different people seem to get along with each other.  People of different beliefs and from different countries may not always mix together freely, but I have not seen evidence of fighting or arguing between different groups.  In Panama there seems to be a live and let live spirit which I find very refreshing.
 

From Catholics to Baptists, to Union Church, even though  the official religion in Panama is Catholic, freedom for religion is widely accepted by everyone.  Most of the churches are Catholic, though.  In the "interior" is not very common to find different denominations of churches, only Catholic.

 

But in Panama City, you find Catholics, Jews,  Muslims, Baptists, and many others spread out.

From Catholics to Baptists, to Union Church, even though  the official religion in Panama is Catholic, freedom for religion is widely accepted by everyone.  Most of the churches are Catholic, though.  In the "interior" is not very common to find different denominations of churches, only Catholic.

 

But in Panama City, you find Catholics, Jews,  Muslims, Baptists, and many others spread out.

What everyone says is true. I have never heard of any type of religious prejudice or persecution. Out of curiosity, I have attended services of several denominations. In all I have been welcomed without question. I enjoy the music, singing and the presentations of the ministers too - even if I can't understand everything they say. In Panama, you can worship as you want. Nice.

What everyone says is true. I have never heard of any type of religious prejudice or persecution. Out of curiosity, I have attended services of several denominations. In all I have been welcomed without question. I enjoy the music, singing and the presentations of the ministers too - even if I can't understand everything they say. In Panama, you can worship as you want. Nice.

There are no issues with any type of religious persecution in Panama.  There’s a big Catholic community, as well as Seventh Day Adventists, Protestants, and there’s a big Jewish community here in Panama.  I’ve also seen Muslim people here.

There are no issues with any type of religious persecution in Panama.  There’s a big Catholic community, as well as Seventh Day Adventists, Protestants, and there’s a big Jewish community here in Panama.  I’ve also seen Muslim people here.

Yes, there is religious freedom in Panama. The majority of the people here are Catholics and Protestants. Panamanians are very religious people. To them, Sunday is for the family and for going to church, and that applies from the very wealthy down to the very poor. Their priority is God, then the family, then the church.

Yes, there is religious freedom in Panama. The majority of the people here are Catholics and Protestants. Panamanians are very religious people. To them, Sunday is for the family and for going to church, and that applies from the very wealthy down to the very poor. Their priority is God, then the family, then the church.

Yes, there is religious freedom in Panama. There is no religious discrimination here that we find alarming.

Yes, there is religious freedom in Panama. There is no religious discrimination here that we find alarming.

There’s absolutely religious freedom and religious tolerance in Panama. There’s nothing more to say on the subject. Whatever you do is your business and nobody cares.

There’s absolutely religious freedom and religious tolerance in Panama. There’s nothing more to say on the subject. Whatever you do is your business and nobody cares.

Religion in Panamá

 

 

Directly after the continent of América was discovered, the first ones to arrive in this land were the Catholics priests.  This is...

Religion in Panamá

 

 

Directly after the continent of América was discovered, the first ones to arrive in this land were the Catholics priests.  This is the reason why Latin America is predominantly Catholic, Panamá included.

 

But Panamá has not left out all other denominations and religions.  There is a considerable and respectable Jewish community that has contributed a lot to the commerce in Panamá, and is represented mainly in the Panamá Free Zone.  Same as people from the Mediterranean areas, including lots of descendants from Syria, Lebannon, Egypt,  and the all Middle East and even India, many with different religions that has absolute freedom to practice their religion, and are very happy in their own communities, always interacting with other communities, and contributing greatly to charities and events.  Their cultures are greatly admired in Panamá.

 

Lately, more and more Evangelical churches are blooming, like Hosanna.  But every and each one of them is privileged in their own way to practice religion without disturbing anybody.

 

Panamá has beautiful and old churches which are admired by visitors.  One of them is  "San José" (St. Josepth) with a gold altar, in Casco Viejo (see the video).  There is also "Nuestra Señora de Carmen" (Our Lady of Carmello) in Vía España (main avenue in the city of Panamá) with an extraordinary white "barroco" style architecture.  Also in the city of Colón, is one of the oldest Baptist churches, housed in a stone structure.  In the city of Panamá, we have a big nondenominational church that receives a big audience.

 

All this only shows the extensive freedom and tolerance Panamá gives to their residents and visitors. 

There is religious freedom and religious tolerance in Panama. We have the freedom to practice any religion, as per the constitution of Panama.
 
Nowadays, there are lots of religions in Panama. There are many foreigners in Panama. The two most practiced religions in Panama are Protestantism and Catholicism.
 
There are also lots of Jews in Panama, especially in Panama City. The Jewish people recently celebrated the High Holidays or their New Year, also known as Rosh...

There is religious freedom and religious tolerance in Panama. We have the freedom to practice any religion, as per the constitution of Panama.
 
Nowadays, there are lots of religions in Panama. There are many foreigners in Panama. The two most practiced religions in Panama are Protestantism and Catholicism.
 
There are also lots of Jews in Panama, especially in Panama City. The Jewish people recently celebrated the High Holidays or their New Year, also known as Rosh Hashanah.

 

(Pictured: Traditional Jewish feast for New Year, Rosh Hashanah (meaning “head of the year”.)

There is 100% religious freedom in Panama. There are religious buildings of every sect and every religion here in Panama. There is a mosque, there is a synagogue, there are churches, there’s a Hindu temple, there’s a Chinese temple. They are all here and people walk in the street dressed in the traditional clothes of their religion. There are women who cover their face, there are Hindus in white robes, etc. Nobody says anything. There are Jews with their yarmulkes.
 
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There is 100% religious freedom in Panama. There are religious buildings of every sect and every religion here in Panama. There is a mosque, there is a synagogue, there are churches, there’s a Hindu temple, there’s a Chinese temple. They are all here and people walk in the street dressed in the traditional clothes of their religion. There are women who cover their face, there are Hindus in white robes, etc. Nobody says anything. There are Jews with their yarmulkes.
 
Like everywhere in the world, people of the same religion or ethnic community tend to live next to each other.  So the Chinese community lives around their temple and around each other. I have partners and I have friends in every community. I grew up with everybody and I have a lot of partners who are of a different religion. You name a religion; I have a partner of that religion. So like any normal country, in Panama you tend to live amongst those persons with whom you have the most in common, but you mix with everybody.  After work you go home to your community, and you pray in familiar surroundings where everybody who lives around you prays. Then at work and at other times, you mix with everyone.

 

(Class reunion for Instituto Alberto Einstein, a bilingual, non-profit, Jewish day school in Panama City, Panama, pictured.)