Rastafari is a religious movement of the black slums of Jamaica, born of the teachings of Jamaican black nationalist Marcus Garvey was born and used to support a selective conditionally Old Testament Christian writings, his teachings and practices. Born in 1887, Garvey was to influence the descendants of slaves, poor blacks in Jamaica, at its peak in 1920, who won his message of encouragement and urging black people pride in themselves provide some fanaticSupporters. Although historically Marcus Garvey, a political leader in the production of the black race was the same as white economically interested in the oral tradition, a prophet of God has anointed
With the coronation of Ras Tafari Makonnen, November 2, 1930 in Ethiopia, many believed Garvey's prediction of a black king crowned in Africa, the redeemer and liberator of the black race were expropriated would come to fruition. Makonnen claimed for itself the title of "EmperorHaile Selassie I conquering Lion of the tribe of Judah, the God King of Kings of Ethiopia and Elect. "Ethiopia has a great importance to Rastafarians, who believe in a coming day of Judgement, when the righteous will be called home to Mount Zion (marked with its Africa) to live forever in peace and harmony. Marcus Garvey, also if not admired Haile Selassie, when he was still slavery in Ethiopia, he noted, are still revered by Rastafarians fanatic, although a RomanCatholic by birth, has never spoken explicitly to support the growing movement.
Without a centralized organization is a definitive text, public buildings or grading in a visible and persistent post of leader of the religion difficult. This results in a variety of beliefs and practices in the general category of Rastafari, which often lead the individual interpretations. However, there are some important features below deck.
The distinctionthem from other groups and religions, which emphasize the conformity with the powers, here is the individual that is important. People follow a path to the truth for themselves and reject the power of modern, oppressive white society ("Babylon"), the visa will be rebelling against God, the "prince legitimate land" called "Jah". JAH is connected to all people and all people to God. This is often used in the phrase "I and I" resist when it comes to themselves.
Aearly leaders of the movement in Jamaica was Leonard Howell, was arrested in 1933 for the Jamaican government for preaching a doctrine of "revolutionary". Howell founded the first community Rastafarians six principles of Rastafari, which have little changed over the years: 1) a hatred of the white race, 2) the complete superiority of the black race, 3) revenge on the evil of white people, 4) the negation, persecution and humiliation of the government and legal persons from Jamaica, 5)Preparing for Africa, and 6 back) Emperor Haile Salassi recognized as the supreme and only ruler of the black population.
Although it has influenced the movement of ideas with his arrest is also thought to have a big impact on the organizational structure of the movement. Prolonged harassment by the police that Howell has been exposed to is probably the main reason why Rastafarians have decided to remain without a guide.
In 1954 the situation became more tense as the JamaicanGovernment has now intervened and invaded the Rastafarian mini-state called the Pinnacle, ruled that Howell. After this many followers migrated from the original rural slums and ghettos of Kingston. Although elderly real supporter of non-violence in their teachings, a few frustrated and desperate incited confrontation with authorities that result in fatal shootings brought with British troops in the late '50s and early '60s, some attention negative impact on globalMovement.
From mid 1970 to the present has seen phenomenal growth in the Rastafarian movement, which is worldwide exposure and acceptance of reggae music. This is mainly due to Bob Marley, who was a prophet of Rastafarianism, a musical artist whose lyrics often relate to topics relevant Rasta teachings attributed. The reggae movement, was initially attractive to the young Caribbean blacks, many of whom saw it as an extension of their adolescent rebellion from school andparental authority. Exporting with the migration of Caribbean families in Britain and America to spread the music and then became popular, along with some other Jamaican botanist.
Some followers choose to Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity (which the Catholic and Protestant Christianity) to classify or even Judaism. In the latter case, said the belief that blacks are descendants of the twelve tribes of Israel, Jews and blacks lived in EthiopiaCenturies separated from the rest of Judaism. These and other ideas arising from the interpretation of Bible translations, which are also thought to be incomplete and have been distorted over time the white oppressors.
One of the most visible symbols of the Rastafarians, the dreadlocks on a Rasta's head is. They are intended to represent the Lion of Judah, and in contrast to the right, the blonde looks white and the creation and in response to interpretations of songs2 Leviticus in the Bible.
Another important symbol of Rastafarian colors are, especially the red, gold and green. These were taken from the Garvey movement and form the background of the Ethiopian flag. Red represents the church triumphant Rasta, but the blood of the martyrs of Rasta. Green represents the beauty and vegetation of Ethiopia, the Promised Land, and the gold symbolizes the wealth of the homeland, to be recovered.
The true Rasta eats only I-tal food. ThisSpecific foods that never touches chemicals, it is natural and not from cans. The food is cooked, but served in the rawest form possible, without salt, preservatives or condiments. Rastafarians are therefore vegetarians. Drink is something other herbs like tea and not as unnatural as brandy, milk, coffee and soft drinks.
Ganja or marijuana is usually smoked in a ritualized form and as a medicine and is not officially approved for recreational use. It is believed to better understand andMeditation and it is argued, the "holy" or grass "green" in some translations of the Bible mentions.
Today, the area of global Rastafari is assumed that in the region of 1,000,000, with branch officers in many countries, including England, Canada, the Caribbean and the Americas. Some sources claim that six out of ten Jamaicans are believed to estimates Rastafarians or Rastafarian sympathizers rather conservative nine percent of Jamaicans are 55Rasta.
