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It is actually spelled; rastafarianism. According to Dictionary.com, in Noun form it means; a religious cult, originally of Jamaica, that regards Africa as the Promised Land, to which all true believers will someday return, and the late Haile Selassie I, former emperor of Ethiopia, as the messiah.
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Where did the rastafarism originated from?
rastafarism started in Jamaica
Who is the founder of rastafarism?
Rastafarianism was founded by Leonard Percival Howell, also known as "The First Rasta." Howell was a Jamaican political activist and preacher who played a key role in popularizing Rastafarian beliefs in Jamaica in the early 20th century.
What is the basic beliefs of rastafarism?
Rastafari ian African-centered religion developed in Jamaica during the 1930's. They believe that Halle Selassie is God and that he will return to Africa and that blacks are God's chosen people who have been colonized and traded as slaves, which suppressed their role in society.
Narasimha is the half man half lion deity of early India and referred to in their literature as 'the protector' Is Narasimha related to the origin of the Sphinx in Egypt?
No he is Not.... he is the Origin of the Sphinx...the Origin of Egypt & India & everything. He is the Primeval Lord, come in one of his most ferocious forms, one of his many unlimited forms. He is the Lion of Judah in the Bible & The Lion from Zion in Rastafarism. And in Hinduism he is an avatar of Krishna ^_^
What are the similarities between Christianity Islam Hinduism judaism and rastafarism?
Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Rastafari are all Abrahamic religions that place value on the Old Testament. Hindu's have a different belief system, but many also see value in both the old and new testament of the Bible.One thing all have in common are the basic principles of morality. (Don't lie, cheat, steal, fornicate, murder, etc.)
Is rastafarism a form of Christianity?
No. Rastafaris worship Emperor Selassie. Rastafaris believe Selassie was the Messiah prophesied in the Bible and will bring the golden age of peace. He is given the titles of Jesus: King of Kings, Lion of the Tribe of Judah and so forth. Selassie accepted this and also allowed himself to be called "Jah" which is short for the name of God (YHWH). His coronation anniversary and other memorable dates are regarded as holy days. Most believe that he was God or Jesus incarnate, while there are some who simply believe that he was only a king who was a great and monumental leader. In the end, no. Rastafarian beliefs isn't a form of Christianity. Same to say that Islam isn't a form of Christianity.
