Reminders of God are everywhere

One of my favorite things about the Dominican Republic has to be the freedom of speech Christians enjoy here. In the US, Christians have been pretty much silenced. But here, Christians are quite vocal, and people aren't silly enough to be offended by it.

You go down the street and you see a bus pass you. On the front, it says "Only Jesus Saves."  People will get into a public car with a greeting "God bless you" and even the nonbelievers in the car know their part. The correct response is "Amen." No one gets upset. They know that the person has just wished them well.

Looking at the names of businesses around town, you will see lots of Christian influence. For example, you might see the Glory to God Plaza, or the Resurrection Bakery. 

One of my absolute favorites, however, is a large sign on the major thoroughfares of the city. It was put there by the government. It says, "Love your neighbor as yourself. Avoid accidents." 

You cannot pass the whole day on the street without seeing numerous references to faith in God. It's  a refreshing part of this Dominican Life.