his visit, Bob Marley was eventually converted to the Rastafarian religion. Haile Selassie I died in 1975, and controversy struck Rastafarians. Many denied his death, saying it was a media cover-up to destroy the Rastafarian religion. The Rastafarian religion has a vast history full of many beliefs, practices, and influential people. The history dates back to the ghettos of Jamaica in 1930. The crowing of Haile Selassie I fulfilled Marcus Garvey’s prophecy, and the Rastafarian religion was born. Early leaders such as Leonard Howell helped shape the religions vast background. The Christian and Judaism influence is easily seen in their beliefs and customs. The ancient Egyptian mysteries helped make the religion unique. The religion was one full of unique customs. They had I-tal diets and believed in the smoking of marijuana. The lion and the colors red, yellow, and green are dominant symbols always associated with the religion. The Dreadlocks are the most famous symbol, but are now a trendy hairstyle and have lost much of their religious meaning. Bob Marley’s music opened the world to the views and beliefs of the Rastafarians. ...
