Do I have to be black to be a Rastafarian?
No, Rastafarianism is open to everybody who chooses to accept it. As Haile Selassie said, the colour of a person’s skin is no more important than the colour of their eyes. Also, Rastafarians believe that 1st people in the world were from Africa, and everyone is part of their family. This makes us all Jah’s people.
Are there any Rastafarian scriptures or holy books?
Yes, they are –
- The Christian bible as said to be their holy book. The Old Testament books of Genesis, Psalms and Revelations are very important to Rastafarians.
- The Holy Piby - this is a bible that has been changed. It was written in 1913, and is often called a Rastafarian holy book.
- The Kebra Negast – this is a book, which is meant to help follow the kings after King Solomon. It is also important in working out Haile Selassie’s family.
- Haile Selassie also published a new version of the Bible based on very old Ethiopian books.
Do Rastafarians believe in Jesus Christ?
Haile Selassie followed Jesus Christ as a follower of the Coptic Orthodox tradition (please explain this). As supporters of Haile Selassie, Rastafarians also believe in Jesus (Eyesos Christos).
Do Rastafarians have something lika a priest or iman?
No. Rastafarians learn from wise elders within their communities.
