Rastafarianism is said to have started in Jamaica when it really originated from Africa. The Rastafari arose in the early 1930s in Jamaica. The Rastafarians believe that they are exiles in Babylon and destined to return to Zion, Africa, the land of Ethiopia, where they will live under King Haile Selassie, their God, their Jah. Haile Selassie is represented by the Lion of Judah. Rastafarians have many beliefs, practices, and symbols just like any other …showed first 75 words of 1074 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1074 total…everyone does, that affects their lives. Smoking this is illegal and somewhat unfair to the Rastafari because this makes one of their practices illegal. They use to get into a lot of trouble with cops and the law when getting caught smoking ganja, so they have to be careful when doing so. Therefore this religion greatly affects ones way of life, and its not just a religion but a way of life, the Rasta life.