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Rastafari is a Abrahamic religion that was developed in Jamaica during the 1930s -
Leonard Howell, Joeseph hibbert and other leaders begin spreading the belief of rastafarianism
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Howell establishes Pinnacle which was the first known rastafarian commune in Jamaica promoting the ital lifestyle Pinnacle is raided and shut down by the Jamaican government leading to the increased police harassment of the rastas
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Selassie visit Jamaica and greeted by thousands of Rastafarians. Which solidifies his status as their leader. Reggae music through artist like Bob Marley and the wailers begins to spread Rastafariaism
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Selassie dies even though some rastas still believe he is alive. The political violence in Jamaica intensifies. Which plays a key role in the rastas peace movements
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Bob marley dies but his legacy cements Rastafarianism as a global spirtual movement. They named ethiopia as their promise land. The religion continues to evolve and grow influence in other black movements.
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The ethiopian orthodox churhc separates itself from rastafarianism. They start using marijuana as a sacrament. The religion remains a key cultural and spirtual force