Rasta

Answers

1) true

2) red, green and gold

3) Jah

4) Africa

5) its viewed as unhealthy

Questions

1) Bob Marley follows the Rasta religion, true or false?

What is Rasta?

2) What are the symbolic colours?

3) What is the name of the Rastafarian God?

Rasta is a popular religious movement among african descendents. The religion is most popular in Jamaica, where it is common for the symbolic colours of red, green and gold to be on display, along with the star of David and the lion of Judah.

4) Where is the Rasta people's promised land?

5) Why is it common for Rastafarians to not smoke?

Rasta

Who is their god?

Ital Law -

Rastafari people, much like Christians, Jews and Muslims only recognize one god. Christianity and Rasta, however, are more similar in their beliefs on Jesus. Both believe in the holy trinity; the father, son, and holy spirit. Rasta views this just as Christians do, just their god is viewed as being black, and he is called "Jah".

much like Judaism, Islam, and many other religions, Rasta has a set of Laws. Quite similar to Kosher Laws, or Sharia Law, Ital Law gives basic rules for Rastafarians everyday lives. Food must be as natural and raw as possible, it cannot be canned or contain any chemicals. Things like coffee and alcohol are seen as unnatural and are prohibited. Shellfish, pork and many other meets are not allowed, therefore many Rasta people have turned to eating vegan, or have become vegetarians. Similar to Islam, women must always have their covered in public, and its considered improper if men and boys do not wear hats, like in Judaism.

Jah

according to religious belief, Jah, or God, was reincarnated in 1892 as Tafari Makonnen, who soon became Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia. Rastafarians see Haile as being the Messiah, or the Holy Trinity. The view Haile as being worthy of worship because of his efforts to better Ethiopia during his time on earth. His coming was foreseen in the Book of Revelation, as the King of Kings, or Jah Rastafari, where the religion gets its name.

Marijuana -

Rastafari people see marijuana as ganja, a religious herb given by Jah for medicinal and ritual purposes. Its common for elders to smoke while praying, as they see the herb bringing them closer to Jah. Despite popular belief however, most Rasta people do not smoke. Rastafarians believe strongly in health and cleansing themselves. Most Rastafarians view smoking as dirty, and unhealthy, and choose to pray without it.

Common practices

Dreadlocks -

dreadlocks are a common practice following the biblical command not to cut one's hair (Leviticus 21:5). Dreadlocks represent many parts of the religion, such as naturalness, the mane of the lion of Judah, meaning strength of Africa and Ethiopia. They also represent their roots in Africa, the land promised to them by Jah.