How does Rastafarianism differ from Christianity?

Because there is no set Rastafarian Theology, there are varied views on who Christ is. One thing that Rastafarians agree on is that Christ was Black. Some say Emperor Haile Selassie is the reincarnated Christ. Jesus is the second person of the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) and is coequal with them all.

What do Rastafarians believe about Jesus?

Jesus is an important figure in Rastafari. However, practitioners reject the traditional Christian view of Jesus, particularly the depiction of him as a white European, believing that this is a perversion of the truth. They believe that Jesus was a black African, and that the white Jesus was a false god.

What are Rastafarian beliefs?

Rastafarians believe in the Judeo-Christian God and call him Jah. They believe Christ came to Earth as a divine manifestation of Jah. Some Rastafarians believe that Christ was black, while many focus on Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia as the black messiah and rebirth of Christ.

Do Rastafarians believe in the Holy Trinity?

Trinity is an ongoing and important aspect of faith and art for Rastafarians: Their name itself, a combination of Jah and Ras Tafari (Selassie’s original name), means trinity. Three colors dominate — red, gold and green, the colors of the Ethiopian flag.

Do Rastas celebrate Christmas?

Ethiopian Christmas (7th January) Ethiopian Christmas is marked by a large feast. The food eaten is vegetarian or vegan in keeping with Rastafari food laws. During the feast prophecy and readings take place, and a Nyabingi meeting will often follow.

Do Rastas use the Bible?

The King James Version of the Bible is the most popular Holy Bible and is the one used by Rastafarians. It was published in 1611 and has been the Standard English version for nearly 400 years.

Do Rastas read the Bible?

Rastas believe that they can come to know the true meanings of biblical scriptures by cultivating a mystical consciousness of oneself with Jah, called “I-and-I.” Rastas read the Bible selectively, however, emphasizing passages from Leviticus that admonish the cutting of hair and beard and the eating of certain foods …

Why do Rastafarians believe in Selassie?

Rastafarians regard Haile Selassie I as God because Marcus Garvey’s prophecy – “Look to Africa where a black king shall be crowned, he shall be the Redeemer” – was swiftly followed by the ascension of Haile Selassie as Emperor of Ethiopia. Haile Selassie I is regarded by Rastafarians as the God of the Black race.

What do you call a Rasta woman?

The women in Rastafari are normally referred to as Queens. Many of the Rastafarian marriages are informal (common law).