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 …

Nov 10, 2025 · Rastafari (Rastafarianism) advocates equal rights and justice and draws on the mystical consciousness of kumina, an earlier Jamaican religious tradition that ritualized communication with …

Mar 9, 2025 · 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. …

May 31, 2017 · Rising from the proliferation of Ethiopianism and Pan-Africanism, Rastafarianism took root in Jamaica following the coronation of Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I in 1930.

Oct 9, 2009 · Guide to Rastafari, including its origins in 1930s Jamaica, beliefs about God and Africa, rituals and music.

Nov 27, 2017 · Very few people outside of Rastafarian communities know anything about this complex and inspirational faith. In the article below, we’ll go through some of the core Rastafarian beliefs and …

In any case, most Rastas themselves will say that one does not become a Rasta, "believe in Rastafarianism," or join Rastafari as a choice or identity. Rastafari, in their view, is an "inborn …

Rastafari is a young, Africa-centred religion which developed in Jamaica in the 1930s, following the coronation of Haile Selassie I as King of Ethiopia in 1930. Rastafarians believe Haile...

Jul 11, 2025 · 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 …

Dec 18, 2024 · Rastafarianism, a vibrant and multifaceted religious and cultural movement, emerged in Jamaica in the 1930s. It embodies a rich tapestry of cultural, historical, and spiritual dimensions that …