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Rastafarians on NS?

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BigMeech621
Posts: 1257 - Karma: 16

i have been seein alot of rasta icons and what not and i was just wondrin if anybody on here actually practices the religion seriously.  or does it mean you just smoke tha herb?

personally i am not a rasta i am a christian but i respect all those who are.

Nov 4 2008 8:34PM
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TechnoPotamus
Posts: 11626 - Karma: 3,522
i think its all wannabe's who smoke weed. (nothing wrong with smoking weed btw haha)
Nov 4 2008 8:35PM
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wordzofwizdum
Posts: 476 - Karma: 448

these are the types who support obama.

Nov 4 2008 8:37PM
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Balto
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that never gets old. and i have the same flag as him.....
Nov 4 2008 8:39PM
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BigMeech621
Posts: 1257 - Karma: 16
is tanner rasta or does he just really like to smoke?
Nov 4 2008 10:27PM
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Peter.
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pretty sure hes a legit rastafarian
Nov 4 2008 10:28PM
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k-rob
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it's funny because Rasta is pretty much a joke in the Caribbean now, but it's so hyped up and cool now in America and the UK.
Nov 4 2008 10:30PM
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natedogg789435
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i don't smoke so i can't be rasta. but i do like some reggae
Nov 4 2008 10:30PM
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low_fidelity
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i listen to steel pulse. just throwin that out there.
Nov 4 2008 10:40PM
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RICK_ROSS
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were realy just a bunch of posers. i havent thought of a icon i like more so....
Nov 4 2008 10:41PM
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low_fidelity
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what is you sig from?????? jesus what is it i know it . spinal tap? no god i cant think of it ahhhhhh
Nov 4 2008 10:43PM
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Style+eeze
Posts: 6901 - Karma: 551
nah, i'm not sure how many people actually are legit rastafarians...

i don't practice a religion personally
Nov 4 2008 10:44PM
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argo801
Posts: 602 - Karma: 39
im pretty sure the rastafarian ideas are pretty crazy, for instance, i think they hate like all white people.  Or atleast thats how it used to be
Nov 4 2008 10:44PM
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J_BISCHOF
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isnt coke against the rastafarian religion?
Nov 4 2008 10:45PM
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TheMoostafian
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i know a little about it... and its definitely a legit religion... but i dont really follow it... i might try and learn some more about it tho


but ktollefson is rasta
Nov 4 2008 10:49PM
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RICK_ROSS
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zoolander
Nov 4 2008 10:50PM
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argo801
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 here i quote i got from a religous website,        "The best known rumor about Rastafarianism is that the religion is frivolous or simply an excuse to smoke marijuana, a concept sometimes embraced by white suburban teens, although very far from the reality of the religion, which views Ganja as a sacrament allowing a direct experience of God. Another rumor, that Rasta is inherently racist and anti-white, is unfortunately true in some cases. On the positive side, most have rejected the notion that the white man is evil, and aver instead that Babylon is the materialist attitude rather than the "white" culture."   They also dont believe in cutting thier hair or going to a stylist      
Nov 4 2008 10:55PM
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RICK_ROSS
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and.... done
Nov 4 2008 10:56PM
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.Capn.
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Also can't drink.

But correct me if im wrong but can't you be both rastafarian and christian? Or am I ill informed.
Nov 4 2008 11:07PM
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k-rob
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dude, you can't be anything and christian, those christians will kill you for it.
Nov 4 2008 11:08PM
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shibby
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Discussion about Rastafarians on NS = Terribad...
Nov 4 2008 11:18PM
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.Capn.
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Ok I looked it up and this religion seems fucked to me. They believe that both Jesus and Haile Selassie are Messiahs. Selassie is a former comunist emperror of Ethiopia who is responsible for the deaths of thousands of people. Apparently this guy died but Rastas believeing God cannot die claim it is a hoax and he will come back to liberate his people. Ganj is a big part of the religion and cleanses their soul and brings them closer to God. But it accepts the holy trinity christ and the bible and is thereforesomewhat tolerant of the Christian faith.
Nov 4 2008 11:20PM
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Bob_Gnarley
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its  sorta like Mormonism, without all the weird shit. They both believe Jesus and another person who are both messiahs.
Nov 4 2008 11:40PM
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hype
Posts: 1440 - Karma: 21
i had to do a very in depth research paper on this religion for my university...... it is a dumb religion. Their bible is retarded. they basically went through the chrisitian bible and took used hte parts that they wanted that will cater to their dumb beliefs and stand behind smoking weed.

dont get me wrong, i like weed and i like the peace that this religion brings....but it when studied and boiled down...it is dumb
Nov 4 2008 11:42PM
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WhoWantIt
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I don't know too much about the religion. I know Selassie was like a totalitarian leader who killed a lot of people. I don't know a lot about their study of religion, like their bible, but I like the peace they bring. A lot of people I know think if you smoke weed and listen to Bob Marley you are a Rastafarian, and I always tell them how ridiculous that idea is. I don't practice it, but it is an interesting religion. Bottom line is most people who like the Rastafarian movement like the idea of smoking weed and the music. myself included.
Nov 4 2008 11:49PM
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tuna.
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whoa whoa whoa, what do you mean "those christians" what are you trying to say
Nov 4 2008 11:51PM
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k-rob
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oh i forgot, christians aren't homicidal maniacs anymore. well, some of them are...but that's not really an issue.
Nov 4 2008 11:55PM
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FUUUCK
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Im not much of a fan of any religion.
Nov 4 2008 11:55PM
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sick-as-aids
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jah is alot easier to pray to considering he actualy existed. you can laugh at white people trying to be rasta, but christians pray to somthing that could be a completly made up story
Nov 5 2008 1:11AM
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nkinsman10
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just so everyone knows, rastafarians are strongly against the word "rastafarianism"

                Rastafari say that they reject "-isms". They see a wide range of "isms and schisms" in modern society and want no part in them, for example communism and capitalism. They especially reject the word Rastafarianism, because they see themselves as having transcended "isms and schisms". This has created some conflict between Rastas and some members of the academic community studying the Rastafari phenomenon, who insist on calling this religious faith Rastafarianism, in spite of the disapproval this generates within the Rastafari movement. Nevertheless, the practice continues among scholars. However, the study of Rasta using its own terms has occurred.
Nov 5 2008 4:01AM
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nkinsman10
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also, many rastas do not consider the rastafari movement a religion, but a way of life
Nov 5 2008 4:07AM
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unchyll
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yadidididia holla
THIZZ IN PEACE
jah selassie
Nov 5 2008 4:13AM
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Fintendo
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I think it's safe to say that most, close to all, "rastas" on ns are really just self glorifying potheads. I doubt many follow the beliefs and ideas.
Nov 5 2008 4:16AM
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Half-Blood
Posts: 1770 - Karma: 385
Your right that the Mormon religion believes that Jesus is the Messiah but they don't believe there are two.
Nov 5 2008 5:11AM
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anthony_B
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Personally I am a follower of the 12 Tribes of Judah. 12 tribes of Israel is the highest form of Christianity. I being from the tribe of Benjamin. I like this this sect, because it does not shy away from other races. As well as, I being of the christian faith I and I am able to  connect on a more spiritual level. Rastafari is not a religion, but more a practice and a way of life. Although some sects believe that H.I.M. His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I is the reincrnation of god. I believe he was not the reincarnation of Jah in flesh. He spoke word of truth, and H.I.M. should be praised. Members of Rastafari refer more often to the Old Testament. Another misconception is about the use of Marijuana. Most Rasta's only smoke during time of cleansing and prayer. It clears the mind. Personally, I do not pollute my body with anything that can harm. ie. Cigarettes, fast food. Although I am not vegan, I usually vegetables and try to stay away from meat products or any other bi-product of an animal.

I see many people on here have different views. However, I dislike the I's degrading Rasta with little or no knowledge of the ways.

By the way Rasta's read the King James Bible. There were no passages that were removed or revised. 

-Tony
Nov 5 2008 6:56AM
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HHemmo
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People can't turn into real rastafarians, because you have to be born a rasta to really be one. Same with jews..

Nov 5 2008 7:37AM
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hype
Posts: 1440 - Karma: 21
to my understanding, they read THe Holy Piby, which is a poor excuse for any literature, let alone a sort of bible
Nov 5 2008 10:32AM
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cracko
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considering they only use natural products i dont think any of them would be on a computer...
Nov 5 2008 10:36AM
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wh@t
Posts: 6204 - Karma: 51
i dont even remember why i have a rastafarian icon, i should really change it, but it makes me feel like im killing a part of my NS legacy.

so im changing it. no more parrot.
Nov 5 2008 10:43AM
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BigMeech621
Posts: 1257 - Karma: 16
usually im not a major fan of rasta icons but that one is sick imo.
Nov 5 2008 11:25AM
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ECfreeski3
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im definitely not rasta but all of you talking shit on it... stop talking, who are you to shit on a religion because youre too ignorant to do anything but dismiss it as "an excuse to smoke"? i cant believe anyone thinks its less legitimate than christianity
Nov 5 2008 11:36AM
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Tinga
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what does highest form mean?
Nov 5 2008 11:39AM
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Dobies.
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It's "cool" to wear Rasta colors in my school, and im guessing everyone else's.  Funny thing is, none of them know shit about the religion, just that it " symbolizes"  that they smoke weed. 

Nov 5 2008 11:45AM
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anthony_B
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Rastafari use the same Bible as christians (King James Version), but believe that some parts have been rewritten by Babylon. However, no one can change the words of Jah. Rasta refer especially to the old testament, genesis, glory of kings, psalms, and revelations.
Nov 5 2008 11:49AM
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A_Davis
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seriously what is the highest form. I never got that like if your religious and you belevie and worship in like your house why are u below those that go to church?
Nov 5 2008 12:02PM
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anthony_B
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This is untrue. I am religious and do not attend any type of service. I pray/worship or whatever I and I would like to call it in my own sanctuary/my own home. If I and I live a good life, an organized time of worship is unnecessary, however to be among your peers is a wonderful thing. You can discuss problems, or just spread positive vibes amongst each other. I believe I live a good life, and Jah/God will decide in the end, not the I's that go to "Church" and look down upon I.
Nov 5 2008 12:10PM
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Squirrel_Murphy
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uh...my username is cuz i ride shasta and smoka de pots...I'm Christian.
Nov 5 2008 12:13PM
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TheQuailman
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you used too many I's
Nov 5 2008 12:39PM
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cottonwoodarmada1651
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Selassie's an odd fellow to choose to worship.
Nov 5 2008 12:51PM
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A.R.
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i have all 5 kya bamba mixtapes. dose that count?
Nov 5 2008 12:55PM
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Tinga
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so why is your religion a higher form than say mine?
Nov 5 2008 1:16PM
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