Rastafari beliefs are based on an interpretation of the Christian Bible. Central to the religion is a monotheistic belief in a single God, referred to as Jah, who partially resides within each individual.

Dec 29, 2025 · Rastafari is a religious and political movement that began in Jamaica in the 1930s and was adopted by many groups around the globe. It combines Protestant Christianity, mysticism, and a …

Nov 27, 2017 · In the article below, we’ll go through some of the core Rastafarian beliefs and practices. By the time you’ve finished this piece, you’ll have a better grasp of this relatively new pan-African …

Oct 9, 2009 · 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.

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. …

Rastafari can be considered foremost an expression of retrieved African spirituality. If all concerns about the sacred can be seen as ranging along a continuum between the ideal-typical poles of "religion" …

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.

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 …

This page provides an overview of the Rastafari movement including statistics, practices and history.

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 …