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Rastafari

Also known as Rastafarianism

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.]]

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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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Commons category: Rastafari
hashtag: Rastafari
native label: Rastafari

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Contents

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

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.