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Rastafarianism
Chronology
most rastas believe the founding date was November 2, 1930, the day that Hailie Selassie I was crowned the emporor of Etheopia.
rastafarianism firts started in
the slums of Kingstown Jamiaca,
and is bassed off events in etheopia
- starated by the teachings of Marcus Garvey
such as
- Africans are the true isreolites and were exiled to other parts of the world as divine punishment. He used thisas reason for a back to a back to africa movement.
- taught black pride because blacks felt inferior because of centuries of enslavement .
- This religion was bassed from a man named Ras Tafari Makonnen who was crowned emporor Hailie Selassie I of etheopia
- Rastas believe that Hailie Selassie I is the messaih that was predicted. this ment the punishment was over and the return to africa could start. Hailie Selassie I was thaight as the physical presence of god or Jah on earth.
- Rastas believe in the Judo-crischan god who they refer to as Jah
- Jah was seen on earth as Jesus then as Hailie Selassie I
- The death of emporor Hailie Selassie I was a hoax and he is still alive awaiting judgment day.
- They do not believe in an after life but think of Africa as heaven on earth.
- True rastas are thaught to be immortal physicaly and spiritualy this is a concept called everliving
- I and I instead of you and I representing the unity of humans god and all people.
- Babylon represents the whit power of wester sosiety and they try to resist it because they once cruely enslaved the black people
practices
Marijuana
- also refered to as ganja, the holy herb, Iley or callie.
- Rastas use Ganja because of its scriptural support such as Psalm 104:14: "He causeth the grass for the cattle and herb for the service of man." and others
- Rastas use ganja as part of thier two major rituals nyabingi and reasoning.
- reasoning is when rastas gather in a circle smoke and converse.
- nyabingi is a traditional dance most performed on holidays and special occasions. these can last for several days so at night they dance and during the day they reason.
Holidays
- November 2 - the coronation of Selassie
- January 6 - ceremonial birthday of Selassie
- April 21 - Selassie's visit to Jamaica
- July 23 - Selassie's personal birthday
- August 1 - emancipation from slavery
- August 17 - Marcus Garvey's birthday
holidaysare generaly celebrated with nyabingi and reasoning.
Dread locks
- Rastas do are not allowed to cut their har so instead they twist it into dread locks.
- Dread locks represent a loins mane witch simbolises strength, Africa, Ethiopia, and the Lion of Judah.
itol
- Is a strict diet witch only allows compleetly natural foods that are eatan as raw as posible.
Other restrictions are
- No pork
- No shelfish
- No coffe
- No milk
Some rastas are are also vegitarians or vegans.
Rastas also reject alcohol because it is a fermented chemicakl that doesnot belong in the body and it also makes you stupid with they think plays into the hands of babylon.
symbols
- red- the blood shed for the liberation of africans
- green- etheropian lush vegitation
- yellow-the wealth of thier african homeland
- lion-Haile Selassie.
Icons
- Bob Marley - spread the message of the rastas through his music
bibleoagraphy
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/rastafari/ataglance/glance.shtml#top
http://www.religionfacts.com/a-z-religion-index/rastafarianism.htm
http://religion.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/1577654?terms=rastafarianism