5 Facts about the main religion in Jamaica
FACT 1. Rastafarianism is not a religion there are many that think Rastafari is a religion in the same way as Christianity,Judasim,Hindusim,islam,etc but Rasarfari is not actually a religion but more a way of life. This is more understood when you understand that many Rastas do not grow up in Rasta families, or do not have Rastafari parents. We also do not practice any strict prayer times, or days of worship.
FACT 2.Rastafari stems from Christianity: Rastafari comes from a strong belief in Christianity. In fact most Rastafarians of Jamaica, were Christians before accepting themselves as, and embracing themselves as, "Rasta"
FACT 3.Rastafarians are vegetarian: Rastas believe eating meat is eating "flesh", and that just can't be a good thing. Many of us prefer to stick to the same diet of Jesus Christ. Fish, Bread, Vegetables, Honey and Milk….Check out The Bible to learn more.
FACT 4.Many Rastafarian Women Cover their hair in public: Many Rastafarian women cover their hair in public. There is a passage in the bible (Corinthians 11: verse 9) which reads "She should cover her head"…"The woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head…" which many women of Rastafari adhere to.
FACT 5.Many Rastafarians believe Haile Selassie is Jesus Christ: Many Rastas believe Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, (crowned king of Ethiopia in 1930) Was the second coming of Jesus Christ our Lord and savior.Did you know Emperor Haile Selassie was known to have touched and petted Lions without getting mauled? That is pretty spectacular! I was told they were his personal pets, but I still think it's amazing.
