The Cosmology
The Founder
Basic Principle of Life and Enlightenment
Holidays and Festivals
Jewels of Faith
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What does the creation story center around?

Centers on a creation story similar to the Bible's but with Africa as the cradle of humanity

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Rastafarianism took root in where following the Coronation of Halie Selassie in 1930

Jamaica

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Rastafarians promote principles of what?

Love, peace and unity among all people

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What do these holidays/ Holy days focus on?

They focus on celebrating life and the teachings of Hailie Selassie.

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the name used to refer to women?

wombwoman, empress or queen

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Who is the messianic figure for the Rastafarians?

Empiror Halie Selassie

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Rastafari derives from what?

Ras Tafari Makonnen

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What lifestyle do Rastafarians emphasize, which includes avoiding processed foods and following a vegetarian diet?

Natural Living

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How many holidays/Holy are there for Rastafarianism?

seven

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The difference between the Rastafarian afterlife and Catholics?

Catholics believe that depending on the lives we live when we die we either go to heaven or hell. Rastas belive that once they do not stray from the righteous path, they will be reincarnated and will live in peace in Zion.

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How does repatriation connect to creation?

Repatriation is a return to their African roots, seen as humanity's birthplace.

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Who was the main founder of Rastafarian Religion?

Haile Selassie 1

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What is the divine entity that Rastafarians believe in?

Jah

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When is the Ethiopian New Year?

September 11th

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What is Zion?

Zion is Rastafarian version of heaven and their afterlife. After bodily death, their soul will be reincarnated in Zion.

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