Haile Selassie (1892-1975)
The Rastafari movement is a monotheistic, religious movement that arose in a Christian culture in Jamaica in the 1930s. The movement is sometimes referred to as "Rastafarianism", but this term is considered derogatory and offensive by some Rastas, who dislike being labelled as an "ism".
Haile Selassie was the Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974. Rastas believe that he is the resurrected manifestation of Jesus (Yahshua) Christ and therefore an incarnation of Jah (Jehovah) onto the Earth. Rastas also believe that he will lead the righteous into creating a perfect world, called "Zion". Zion would be the ultimate paradise for Rastas. The future capital city ofr Zion is sometimes put forward as the New Jerusalem (Lalibela, Ethiopia), the very Habitation of the Godhead (Trinity) creator, Rastafari. Prophetic verses of the Hebrew Bible such as Zephaniah 3:10 "From beyond the rivers of Cush my worshipers, my scattered people, will bring me offerings" have been interpreted as subtly hinting that the messianic king will be in Ethiopia, and the people will come from the rest of the world "beyond" its rivers.
Marcus Garvey (1887–1940)
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Brother Joseph,
I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather. I will certainly light a candle and pray for his recovery. Take courage my brother for no matter what we think we know about life or sickness and disease we never will know enough to be certain about the destiny of another.
My father had a triple anurism a couple of years ago. He had to have a triple by-pass, lost a kidney and the one he had was weak and failing. A year later he was on dialysis and could barely walk. Today to all his Dr.'s amazement he his off dialysis and doing so well he's out in the woods deer Hunting with his friends (one of his favorite past times). I'm not sayin it will be the same in your case. I am saying continue to live and love him and trust that whatever the outcome, your grandfather will continue living through you and the rest of your family. When I look in the mirror I see my father and grandfather. Sometimes when I laugh I hear them laughing through me. I am my father and my grandfather and all who came before me!
Peace Love and Courage my dear Brother!
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