What are their beliefs... what do they do?
2007-05-17 11:49:43 · 8 answers · asked by LIEUTENANT K STAR!!!! 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The movement emerged in Jamaica among working-class and peasant black people in the early 1930s,[2] arising from an interpretation of Biblical prophecy partly based on Selassie's status as the only African monarch of a fully independent state, and his titles of King of Kings, Lord of Lords, and Conquering Lion of Judah (Revelation 5:5). Other factors leading to its rise include the sacred use of cannabis,[2] and various Afrocentric social and political aspirations,[2] such as the teachings of Jamaican publicist and organiser Marcus Garvey (also often regarded as a prophet), whose political and cultural vision helped inspire a new worldview.
2007-05-17 11:55:51 · answer #1 · answered by reverendrichie 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Rastafari emerged in the 1930's in Jamaica, among the working class and peasant people. They believe that the former emporer of Ethiopia, Haile Salassie I, is God Incarnate and part of the Holy Trinity. Most follow the diet restrictions that were laid out in the Old Testament -- specifically Leviticus and Deutoronomy. Currently, about 7% of Jamaicans consider themselves Rastafarians. Many believe in actual physical immortality: that a select few will be granted immortality in their human bodies. They also have their own vocabulary and dialect.
Rastafari became popular for basically two reasons -- the spread of the doctrine through reggae music, and the inclusion of smoking "ganja" in their worship services and on holidays.
2007-05-17 19:02:12 · answer #2 · answered by Marissa: Worker of Iniquity 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Short answer-
It's a religious, political, and cultural movement that began in the 1930's in Jamaica. It's doctrine is based on various passages in the Bible and holds the belief that Ethiopia is the Promised Land. Haile Selassie (also called Ras Tafari, the last emperor of Ethiopia) is believed to be the Messiah. Many Rastafarians advocate non-violence and reject materialism and European culture.
2007-05-17 18:57:41 · answer #3 · answered by SINDY 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My wife is from Jamaica and just about her whole family is rasta . email if you want and we can talk.
2007-05-18 10:31:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They believe some jerk in Ethiopia is Jesus...they smoke a lot of good weed and have smelly hair!
2007-05-17 18:54:32 · answer #5 · answered by thirdeyeeagle 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Damn, you ***** now I have to google that because AGAIN you use words that I don't know
2007-05-18 01:05:35 · answer #6 · answered by gitsliveon24 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Back beats, melodic bass lines, and incense. Lots and lots and lots of incense.
2007-05-17 18:52:43 · answer #7 · answered by The Bog Nug 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
i beleive you mean PASTAfarianism
2007-05-17 18:52:22 · answer #8 · answered by johnny.zondo 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋