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  1. Rastafari - Wikipedia

    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, …

  2. Rastafari | History, Beliefs, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 10, 2025 · 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 …

  3. 8 Rastafarian Beliefs and Practices Still Alive Today

    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 …

  4. History of Rastafari: When and how did the religion begin?

    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 …

  5. Rastafarian Movement: Origin, Beliefs, and Lifestyle

    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 …

  6. Rastafarianism - HISTORY

    May 31, 2017 · Rising from the proliferation of Ethiopianism and Pan-Africanism, Rastafarianism took root in Jamaica following the c...

  7. BBC - Religions - Rastafari: Rastafari at a glance

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

  8. Rastafari - New World Encyclopedia

    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 …

  9. Rastafarianism | Encyclopedia.com

    May 14, 2018 · From its beginning, Rastafari represented a fundamental critique of the values and institutions of Jamaican society. Rastas ’ declaration of adherence to a black messiah …

  10. The Roots and Branches of Rastafari: Exploring the History and …

    Mar 22, 2025 · From its humble beginnings to its current status as a recognized religion, Rastafarianism has weathered numerous challenges and controversies. This article delves …