Who do the rastafarians worshipped? I need alot of info on that question?
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The Rastafarian movement gave first appeared in the early 1930s. Rastafarians were followers of Marcus Garvey who worshiped the Almighty in the person of Haile Selasssie. Rastafarians worship Haile Selassie, former emperor of Ethiopia, under his precoronation name Ras Tafari. They consider the former Ethiopian emperor to have been a divine being, the Messiah, and the champion of the black race. Rastafarians consider themselves to be the ancient Hebrews who were exiled in Babylon. Rastafarian lifestyle includes dietary rules, often vegetarianism, the wearing of uncombed locks and beards, and the smoking of ganja. \n\nMany Rastas outlaw the combing or cutting of the hair, "citing the holy directive in Leviticus 21:15: "They shall not make baldness upon their head, neither shall they shave off the corner of their beard, nor make any cuttings in their flesh (White 12)". These long, thick, strands of hair are called dreadlocks. Rastas often compare their dreads to that of a lions mane, which also happens to be the symbol of Haile Selassie."Children often pull on a man's dreadlocks to make sure he is real.They are feeling the person out, making sure he/she is not a negative or weird person (McDaniel A1)".\n\nThe Rastafarians formulated a strict set of dietary and hygienic laws to accompany the religious doctrine. They shun the ingestion of alcohol, tobacco, all meat, especially pork, as well as shellfish, scalefish, snails, predatory and scavenger species of marine life, and many common seasonings like salt.In short, anything that is not "ital," a rasta term meaning pure, natural or clean, is forbidden (Chevannes 204). The rejection of the pig can be found in the importance of this animal in traditional life. The wild pig was for many years during slavery the only important source of food for the runaway slaves. Rastafari reject the pig, probably on the same basis that many of them also reject saltfish because it was one of those foods associated with slavery. For most Rastafari, the sight of a pig rummaging through garbage on the streets of the slums, or at the dumps in competition with the flies, is revolting.\n\nFear of contamination from the pig is extended to Rastafari fear of contamination from the dead. Rastafarians believe that they will never die as long as they remain true and faithful to Selassie. When death does come, "it is always explained away by saying that the subject had departed from the chosen path of Rastafari, had violated some divine precept, and was therefore struck by the mighty power of Jah (Selassie) (Chevannes 203)". It does not matter whether death is by accident, sickness, or by the agency of man. Rastafarians therefore do not even attend funerals.\n\nAn important contribution to Rastafarian culture is the smoking of ganja. Smoking ganja is a ritual celebration called a "duty (Chevannes 199)". Before a Rastafari sets out on a journey he performs a duty. Journeys begin with a ritual smoking and prayer in the yard of departure. The chillum pipe used in these rituals should not be called a pipe, but a cup or a chalice because Deuteronomy and other sections of the bible in speaking of sending up incense to Jah were referring to the herbs. If members of the group are smoking their own spliffs, they are put out or laid aside when the chalice is ready to be lit. One of the members prepares the herbs, cutting it up, dampening it with a few drops of water, and mixing in the tobacco from a cigarette (Rastas say the tobacco cuts down on the harshness). Caps are removed from their heads as they are about to set fire to the herbs. Everyone is silent and in prayer as the chalice is passed around counterclockwise. Journeys are taken quite seriously, if a Rasta were to stub his toe of his left foot at the start of a journey, which is a sign of bad luck, it would be enough to cause him to turn back and start again.\n\nRastafarian women are usually segregated fro
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yeah, the lion is the lion of judah and it represented the dynasty of emperor haile sallasie (one of his titles was "the conquering lion of the tribe of judah"). when they overthrown him and a socialist government was set up, they substituted it with a star, so that is the actual flag.\nthe lion version of the flag is still popular because emperor haile sellasie, whose name was ras (=king) tafari before becoming emperor, is considered the god of the rasta religious faith, and so it is also linked to reggae music.
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Yes they are and I can prove it, The whole bible prophecies the history of blacks, blacks have always seen the similarities but never made the connection. Didn't you know blacks during the slave trade was know by Muslims as "Yahoodee" meaning tribe of Israel? Did you know at of all the people on the face of the Earth who claim to be Hebrews would envy the Ashanti's. The name mean people for the land of Ashan in Judah? Did you it was a place during the slave trade call the "Land of Judah" by the french? Did you ever hear of the Falasha's or beta Israel, Ibo's, Lemba, Yoruba, Fanti, etc. Were call Israelites by Muslims over 1000 years ago? Look it up the Hebrew/Jewish customs in Africa, you will find lots of info. Especially in on the west coast of Africa.
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I am sponsoring a child in Ethiopia.  Most Ethiopians are Christians of the Orthodox variety.  Very, very similar to Catholic.
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Haiti is heavily involved with the religion of VooDoo, a combination of Christianity and "black magic." They worship the same god, but as with most Caribbean faiths, much folk lore is fed into the faiths.
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I asked this question recently myself. I have faith that they are out there, and we will see them someday. Some of the blood of these tribes probably got mixed with regular people. There is some evidence of this with Africans, particularly Ethiopia.
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http://bopedia.com/en/wikipedia/l/la/laestadian.html \n\nHere's a good place to find some info. They are followers of a religous movement founded by Lars Levi Lestadius who was a Swedish-Saami. He lived in the 19th century.
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Some African Ethiopians and others Negroes practice Judaism, so U can't generalize about one religion in one continent!
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go to (askjeeves.com) and type in ST MARTINS DIOCESAN OR DURBAN SOUTHE AFRICA  ya main man CONFUSED ( hit me at beyonceshubby@yahoo.com
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http://www.pathsofdevotion.com/african.html\n\nThis is my website, far from complete, but I actually do have a little article about West African Traditions.  Most of all though, see the link where I linked to another person's website.  They have a lot of good stuff on there!
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check out \nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dikembe_Mutombo
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Voodoo is a mix of ancient African mysticism and Christianity.  Santeria is what comes from the Caribbean.
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Here's from the all knowing wikipedia:\n"Its roots are varied and include the Fon, Ewe, and Yoruba peoples of West Africa, from western Nigeria to eastern Ghana. In Benin, Vodun is the national religion, and followed by around 60% of the population, or some 4½ million people. The word vodún is the Fon-Ewe word for spirit. Voodoo elsewhere is highly influenced by Central African traditions. The Kongo rite, also known in the north of Haiti as Lemba (originally a cult practiced among the Bakongo) is as widespread as the West African elements, but has largely been overlooked by North Americans."
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You should rent the movie "Stargate" if you haven't already.  They have an interesting point about the pronunciation of ancient Egyptian.  Anyway, I think you are going in the right direction.  I think Chritianity stemmed from Osirus and Isis.  Also remember that one pharoah who caused a ruckus by claiming there was only one god, instead of multiple gods.  He was one of the first monotheists.  Wasn't he Amun-Ra?  Start your religion. Good luck.
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Black Africa, as I am an African American and I favor that which only a Black man can have in abundance...Black African Polygamy. Why? It is what will resurrect my family/extended family the quickest after long-term colonization/platationism  when I return to Africa permanently in early 2007. As the Black male and the Black female in America have been duped or put in the trick bag for so many centuries now, they are only about battling each other now, no harmony. \nMost in America discussing or trying to do polygamy know very little if anything about it really. Even Africans in africa today are so colonized and polluted by euro-religions/education, they too have forgotten the value of polygamy in most cases. True polygamy is centered around Vodou and agriculture. Traditions say a man can not have sexual relations with his wife when she is pregnant. She is to go live with her family until the baby is born and wait a few months thereafter to return to the husband's house.  I am just going to touch a few reasons for polygamy. Such a lifestyle also keeps women from needing jobs and being under other men for most of the day instead of their husband; increasing divorce which is the most common in monogamous America and secondly, Britain. Polygamous Vodoun women have the time to take care of their Ancestors and upkeep of the shrines of the various dieties. At periodical times of the year, each wife has to prepare and transact a festive celebration for the particular diety she is initiated to. So time with her husband is limited or not at all for that period. Polygamy erases the need for senior citizens homes and baby-sitting daycare services. Polygamy give a husband tons of options to develop a variety of home-based businesses for his wives, especially online. Polygamous wives have far more freedom to be themselves than monogamous wives any place on Earth. Polygamy bring large groups of people/families together for the good of the whole and cuts down community crime. The real reason you hear the old saying, "It takes a village to raise a child". I could add plenty more reasons but by now you understand my position.\nWhile I am in Africa, have been many times and stayed up to one year at a time, I will pick my wives form several African countries and tribes/clans. Why? To unite Africa through her women. The real wealth of Africa! A knowledgeable Afr. American man can take a group of African women and gain enough wealth within 5 years and past up Oprah Winfrey on the world's richest people's list, no problem!
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Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were the founders of the people and men of faith, but they never called their religion "Judaism".  In fact the word "Judaism" never appears in the Bible (not even in the Christian Bible).\n\nObviously in Judaism G-d is the Creator.  But I don't think that is quite what you are asking. \n\nJudaism is founded on Torah.  Torah is the 5 books of Moses - Genesis through Deuteronomy. So Moses is perhaps the personality that you are looking for.  \n\nThe story of the Exodus is often looked upon as being like a betrothal and marriage. The descendants of Jacob - the children of Israel - had become slaves in Egypt.  G-d sees this and like an angry boyfriend comes in, curses the Egyptians with 10 plagues, takes Israel out.  He leads them through the waters of the Red Sea and kills the enemies that are following them.  He then leads them to Mount Sinai where He gives them His Covenant. (Much as the marriage contract is read in a traditional wedding.) Read Exodus 1 through 20.\n\nIsrael entered into the Promised Land and generations later the nation was split into 2 kingdoms.  Israel was the northern kingdom and Judah was the southern kingdom.  Israel was conquered by Assyria and the people there were dispersed amoung the nations and no one knows where their descendants are now.  Judah was taken into captivity by Babylon but was allowed to return.  They were later conquered again by Greeks and then by the Romans.  \n\nSince the area was called Judea, the nation was called Judah, and the people were called Jews; the unnamed religion of the people became known as "Judaism".
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There are white Rastas in the world, but it's a relatively recent developement, since Rastafarianism was founded on the concept that Blacks were morally superior to Whites, and that Whites where the source of all evil in the world.\n\nSince the 70's and 80's, the Rasta movement has become much more secularized, and therefore less rigid