The Cosmology
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
Rastafarianism took root in where following the Coronation of Halie Selassie in 1930
Jamaica
Rastafarians promote principles of what?
Love, peace and unity among all people
What do these holidays/ Holy days focus on?
They focus on celebrating life and the teachings of Hailie Selassie.
the name used to refer to women?
wombwoman, empress or queen
Who is the messianic figure for the Rastafarians?
Empiror Halie Selassie
Rastafari derives from what?
Ras Tafari Makonnen
What lifestyle do Rastafarians emphasize, which includes avoiding processed foods and following a vegetarian diet?
Natural Living
How many holidays/Holy are there for Rastafarianism?
seven
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.
How does repatriation connect to creation?
Repatriation is a return to their African roots, seen as humanity's birthplace.
Who was the main founder of Rastafarian Religion?
Haile Selassie 1
What is the divine entity that Rastafarians believe in?
Jah
When is the Ethiopian New Year?
September 11th
What is Zion?
Zion is Rastafarian version of heaven and their afterlife. After bodily death, their soul will be reincarnated in Zion.