Rastafari
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Rastafari is a religious and cultural movement that emerged among African diaspora communities, particularly in Jamaica, and centers on spiritual beliefs connected to Ethiopia and its historical monarchy. The movement is visually identified with symbols like the Ethiopian flag featuring the Lion of Judah and the colors red, gold, and green, which hold deep spiritual and cultural significance for its followers.
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- Definition
- Beliefs
- Jah and Jesus Christ
- Haile Selassie
- Afrocentrism and race
- Exile in Babylon
- Return to Zion
- Salvation and paradise
- Death and reincarnation
- Morality, ethics, and gender roles
- Gender roles
- Sexuality
- Practices
- Grounding
- Use of cannabis
- Music
- Language and symbolism
- Diet
- Appearance
- History
- Ethiopianism, Back to Africa, and Marcus Garvey
- Haile Selassie and the early Rastas: 1930–1949
- Growing visibility: 1950–1969
- International spread and decline: 1970–present
- Organisation
- Mansions of Rastafari
- Demographics
- Conversion and deconversion
- Regional spread
- Jamaica and the Americas
- Africa
- Europe
- Australasia and Asia
- See also
- References
- Biblical citations
- Citations
- Sources
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|Rastafari often claim the Flag of Ethiopia#Historical flags|flag of the Ethiopian Royal Standard as was used during [[Haile Selassie's reign. It combines the conquering lion of Judah, symbol of the Ethiopian monarchy, with red, gold, and green.]]
Rastafari is an Abrahamic religion that developed in Jamaica during the 1930s. It is classified as both a new religious movement and a social movement by scholars of religion. There is no central authority in control of the movement and much diversity exists among practitioners, who are known as Rastafari, Rastafarians, or Rastas.