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Astronism in Barbados refers to the presence of the Astronist philosophy and religion on the Caribbean island of Barbados. The operations of the Astronist Institution in this country are under jurisdiction of the Astronist Superiate of Barbados, a national subsidiary of the worldwide Astronist Institution.
The Astronist Superiate of Barbados oversees the construction and maintenance of observatories and planetariums throughout its jurisdiction. Barbados is split into eleven parishes and is set to hold one Grand Observatory in the capital city of Bridgetown, which will be the only observatory in the nation.
Other terms[]
Several terms are used to refer to the presence of Astronism in Barbados including:
- Astro-Barbadian philosophy
- Astro-Barbadian religion
- Astro-Barbadian spirituality
- Barbadian astroncy
- Barbadian Astronism
- Barbadian astronomical religion
- Barbadian Cosmism
- Barbadian space religion
History of Astronism in Barbados[]
Astronism is currently not recognised by the Barbadian government although religious freedom in the country is generally practiced hence Astronists are considered to be free to practice their faith despite their unrecognised status.
Astronist demographics in Barbados[]
Year | Number of Astronists |
2019 | 200 |
2020 | 291 |