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The Rastafari Movement
The Rastafari movement is a spiritual ideology. Its main origins were in Jamaica and Ethiopia. Rastafari recognizes elements of Christianity and Judaism, although they have their own sets of beliefs as well. The use of marijuana for spiritual reasons is also accepted. Followers of the Rastafari movement often consider their beliefs less of a religion, and more of a way of life.
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What do Rastafarian call there homeland?
rasta call Africa the name zion (what is the land jah promise to man)
Rastafarians worship one God whom they call Jah. Rastas see Jah as being in the form of the Holy Trinity, that is, God being the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. They accept Haile Selassie I, the former Emperor of Ethiopia as the incarnation of God.
This was the leader of Ethiopia and was thought to be a god by Rastafarians?
Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia.
Are Rastafarians going to the same afterlife as Christians?
Atheist Viewpoint
Yes, Rastafarians and Christians go to the same place when they die, along with atheists, Moslems, Wiccans, dogs, cats and whales. Specifically - nowhere. There is nothing after death. Another Viewpoint Yes. God is the God for the whole world and we are all His children. There may be differences in our "judgement" later, though. The Rastafarian view. Most Rastafarians believe that Ethiopia was Eden. After death they go to heaven, a new Eden.
Did JAH rastafari is a true Jesus?
No. Rastafarianism is a cult that teaches things contrary to the Bible. See the Related Link.
Jahovia is an obscure spelling of Jehova, the English translation for the Biblical name of God (YHWH, or Yahweh). Ras Tafari, later coronated as Emperor Hailie Selassie I of Ethiopa, is believed by Rastafarians to be the embodiement of Christ.
