The Rastafarian Influence
The religion of the Rastafarian was to escape from European rule have their
equality. Marcus Garvey, a man they believed was a prophet told them “look to
Africa where a black king shall be crowned, he shall be your Redeemer.”
Rastafarians thinking this statement was true crowned a man named Haile Selassie
who was first known as Ras (Prince) Tafari Makonnen who they thought were their
savior and god reincarnated.
The primary message of the Rastafarian has been changed into a pop culture
phenomenon. A religion that started so small with an opposing point of view
towards anyone not Rastafarian turned into almost a trend for America. The
Rastafarian lifestyle itself is not the reason for any random teenager to be
wearing the red, gold, and green flag colors, but the sound of the religion.
Reggae music has sent messages about daily life of a Rasta and living in poverty
which is very different tan the average American teenager. When reggae was
played in Jamaica, the smoking of cannabis (ganja, marijuana, weed, and pot) was
used as a spiritual act, not for enjoyment as it is partly used for today in
America. The message of Rastafarian culture has greatly differed from what is
considered a Rasta today. The more Americans wear the red, green, and gold the
less it seems anyone remembers its roots and meaning.
equality. Marcus Garvey, a man they believed was a prophet told them “look to
Africa where a black king shall be crowned, he shall be your Redeemer.”
Rastafarians thinking this statement was true crowned a man named Haile Selassie
who was first known as Ras (Prince) Tafari Makonnen who they thought were their
savior and god reincarnated.
The primary message of the Rastafarian has been changed into a pop culture
phenomenon. A religion that started so small with an opposing point of view
towards anyone not Rastafarian turned into almost a trend for America. The
Rastafarian lifestyle itself is not the reason for any random teenager to be
wearing the red, gold, and green flag colors, but the sound of the religion.
Reggae music has sent messages about daily life of a Rasta and living in poverty
which is very different tan the average American teenager. When reggae was
played in Jamaica, the smoking of cannabis (ganja, marijuana, weed, and pot) was
used as a spiritual act, not for enjoyment as it is partly used for today in
America. The message of Rastafarian culture has greatly differed from what is
considered a Rasta today. The more Americans wear the red, green, and gold the
less it seems anyone remembers its roots and meaning.