Rastafarians and Jamaica - a brief history of Rastafarianism

MARCUS GARVEY FOUNDER OF THE RASTAFARIAN MOVEMENT

Marcus Garvey (1887-1940)

You cannot mention the Caribbean without mentioning the music of Bob Marley, you cannot mention Bob Marley without reference to Rastas, Rastafarians or the rastafarian movemrnt. All are important parts of the culture of the Caribbean and Jamaica in particular. So, lets take this one step at a time.

Rastafarians, Rastas or The Rastafarian movement, what's it all about bro? Well, I don´t know because I´m not that clever but I do know people who have websites all about Rastafarianism so I thought I´d take a peek for you.

The Rastafari movement is a "messianic religio-political movement" (thats a mixture of religeon and politics to laymen like you and I, unless your a clever cloggs!) that began in the Jamaican slums in the 1920s and 30s.

The most famous Rastafari is Bob Marley, whose reggae music gained the Jamaican movement international recognition.

There is significant variation within the Rastafari movement and no formal organization. Some Rastafarians see Rasta more as a way of life than a religion. But uniting the diverse movement is belief in the divinity and/or messiahship of Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I, the influence of Jamaican culture, resistance of oppression, and pride in African heritage.

The Rastafarian lifestyle usually includes ritual use of marijuana, avoidance of alcohol, the wearing of one's hair in dreadlocks, and vegetarianism.

The Rastafarian movement is generally said to be founded November 2, 1930, the year Emperor Hailie Selassie I (1892-1975) was crowned, but based in a movement of the 1920s and in Jamaica by a flambouyant chap called Marcus Garvey (who counts amongst his followers the father of one Malcolm Little, later to become Malcolm X) who preached "Back to Africa" in the southern States of the USA.

So, what are the beliefs of the Rastas?

Rastafarians believe in the Judeo-Christian God, whom they call Jah. In general, Rastafarian beliefs are based in Judaism and Christianity, with an emphasis on Old Testament laws and prophecies and the Book of Revelation. Allegorical meaning is often sought in the Holy Piby.

There is so much to read on this subject and it would be unfair of me to rip-off someone elses work so, I´m giving you the link so you can read all about the Rastafarians yourself Link to Rastafarianism


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