Born in the ghettos of Kingston, Jamaica, the Rastafarian movement has captured the imagination of thousands of black youth, and some white youth, throughout Jamaica, the Caribbean, Britain, …

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 …

Jan 17, 2026 · Both originating in Jamaica, reggae and the Rastafarian movement are connected through shared themes of equal rights, justice, and the mystical consciousness of kumina, an earlier …

Jun 25, 2019 · Rastafari holds to many Jewish and Christian beliefs. Rastas accept the existence of a single triune god, called Jah, who has incarnated on earth several times, including in the form of Jesus.

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. …

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 …

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.

Rastafarian religious practice includes the ritual inhalation of marijuana, to increase their spiritual awareness Rastafarians follow strict dietary laws and abstain from alcohol.

The Rastafari movement (or "Rasta" for short) is a Jamaican religion that accepts Haile Selassie I, the former emperor of Ethiopia, as " Jah " (the Rasta name for God incarnate - a shortened form of …

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