Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Rastafarian believes

It comes to my curiosity that most people do not know about Rastafarians. Most Rasta beliefs come from Jamaica but some people in Jamaica do not even know where this concept  came from. It is important to note that there is no book to read to become a Rastafarian. However, rastafari's life is all about God. On a regular basis, they read the bible and this makes them feel at ease and helps to keep them in Rasta-God-love state of mind. It is considered by many adherents to be a " Way of life".

Rastafarians worship Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia ( ruled 1930-1974).



Rastafarians are all about love. This love gives them beliefs that guide them throughout their daily life. If you notice rastafarians use the word "One Love" regularly throughout lyrics in song, as they speak, it also appears in most of theirs writings as well. They believe that the priceless gift of life is love which dissolves fear and hate.                                                                                                 
Love is everything for rastafarians. They love with honor, peace and respect.   
Once started, this love grows in their heart and leads them to a positive life. For instance,  rastafarians do not believe about killing or stealing in society while enjoying their positive life. Here is what happens when you steal from one of them :)



Rastafarian believe about employment: This is also part of the love for rasfari beliefs. For them, it is important to choose what you love to do as a job because when you do it, you pay more attention and  show more love and respect for it. They also believe that they have to work to serve God that is why flexibility and creativity is very important to rastafari people.

Rasfarian believe on life after death: Based on the good or bad things you do in life, you will be judged by God and the same God will decide where you go after death. Rastafarian belives in heaven commonly called " Zion" that's why you rarely hear a rastafari talk about hell.

Rastafarian believes in love and relationship: In this case it is important to note that  rastafarian put God first commonly called " Jah", so if their partner does not have the same belief like they do that means they will not have enough time to serve god. At that time, they believe it is beneficial  to stay single, so they can better serve god. It is hard to settle down with a non- rastafari that is why a true rastafari believer does not stay long with a partner that is not a Rastafarian, and is not also looking to be one either in the future.

In addition to Rastafarian beliefs, it is not uncommon to see a Rastafarian male or female with dreadlocks. In fact, Rastafarians believe that having locks is a sign of having/showing identity. Moreover, Rastafarians refer " Marijuana" to "Herbs" as a plant to heighten the brain's state of consciousness. They also believe that Marijuana gives the feelings to think when confused, also gives the sensation of weightlessness.



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