- Rastafari - Wikipedia
Rastafari is Afrocentric and focuses attention on the African diaspora, which it believes is oppressed within Western society, or "Babylon" Many Rastas call for this diaspora's resettlement in Africa, a continent they consider the Promised Land, or "Zion"
- Rastafari | History, Beliefs, Facts | Britannica
Both originating in Jamaica, reggae and the Rastafarian movement are connected through shared themes of equal rights, justice, and the mystical consciousness of kumina, an earlier Jamaican religious tradition that ritualized communication with ancestors
- 8 Rastafarian Beliefs and Practices Still Alive Today
In the article below, we’ll go through some of the core Rastafarian beliefs and practices By the time you’ve finished this piece, you’ll have a better grasp of this relatively new pan-African religion
- History of Rastafari: When and how did the religion begin?
Rastafari is an Abrahamic religion and social movement that emerged in Jamaica in the 1930s, blending Christian and Afrocentric beliefs while revering Haile Selassie as a central figure Many Rastafarians adopt the Ethiopian Royal Standard, a flag from Haile Selassie’s era
- Rastafarian Movement: Origin, Beliefs, and Lifestyle
Rastafari is a way of life—a philosophy, religion, and identity that speaks to liberation, African pride, spiritual consciousness, and a return to roots The Rastafari movement originated in Jamaica in the 1930s, amidst a climate of colonial oppression, racial discrimination, and economic hardship
- BBC - Religions - Rastafari: Rastafari at a glance
Rastafarian religious practice includes the ritual inhalation of marijuana, to increase their spiritual awareness Rastafarians follow strict dietary laws and abstain from alcohol
- BBC - Religion: Rastafari
Guide to Rastafari, including its origins in 1930s Jamaica, beliefs about God and Africa, rituals and music
- What do Rastafarians Believe? A Comprehensive Guide
Explore the core beliefs, practices, and history of Rastafarianism in this detailed article Rastafarianism is a religious and social movement that originated in Jamaica in the 1930s It is based on the teachings of Marcus Garvey and the Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I
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