Blessings Sistren and Brethren,
I did not know this discussion was still going on. Forgive me for not full-ticipating more.
However, I see that the discussion has a life of its own, and that important tpoints on the issue have been made.
I think we have exhausted the topic for now, however. I give thanks that it has encouraged my Puerto Rican Rasta brethren in Miami to communicate with I. Yes, I remember the I well, Good to see Rasta blooming in such a nice way.

What I see from the issue of White Rastafarians is that perhaps the Rasta Message of ONE LOVE will come to dominate all of Rasta's other messages and bring about the coming of JAH Kingdom on Earth, as I&I pray for each day. This is good and wonderful, and the perfect work of JAH.
However, I have to say that if I&I do not hold fast to Rastafari's original principles, the effect will not be as strong. Think of how ineffective anything is when it is watered down.
I&I womb-men used to wear trousers, until Rastafari showed I&I that trousers were men's clothing which showed the female body in a way that aroused men's lustfulness.
I&I covered I&I locks, because all religions teach that a woman's head should be covered to maintain modesty and a righteous spirit.
And I&I wear dreadlocks because I&I know it to be the hairstyle of Priests and Priestesses, a holy covenant with JAH RASTAFARI and a mark of identification of I&I religion which can be unfurled like a banner when the day of harvest comes.

Today anything and everything is calling itself Rasta. But what is evident from messages on this Board, is that wolves in sheeps clothing are all over Rasta. I&I must be careful that the foundations of I&I religion which brought us this far, are not destroyed by the forces which exist -- believe I !!!! -- and are determined that Rastafari should NOT prevail any further in this world.

Blessings to all who have full-ticipated in this discussion. Thanks to all who have contributed their Testimonies to the manuscript. I will keep all posted on progress.

Let us end this discussion now.
ONE LOVE
Makeda