Rastafarianism
Rastafarianism is a religion that was created in the early 1900 due to the social and poor economic conditions of Black people in Jamaica. The primary founders were Marcus Garvey, Prince Ras Tafari Makonnen also known Emperor Haile Selassie I (Power of the Trinity) and Leonard Howell. The Rastafarian religious and political movement has come under great scrutiny by society because of its beliefs and traditions. They have been referred to as a violent cult not only in Jamaica but also in America and Canada, where many of the members and sympathizers have migrated. In my opinion these myths are not accurate and I believe this religion in no different than any other religion of today.
The followers of Rastafarianism believe that Haile Selassie the former Emperor of Ethiopia, is the Black Messiah who appeared in the flesh for the redemption of all Blacks exiled in the White oppressors. The movement views Ethiopia as the Promise Land. The group has no individual leadership. Most of the......
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