Yes Leonard P. Howell a.k.a G.G.Maragh made this statement and many others that would upset Europeans in "The Promise Key" the original literary roots of RasTafarI. He did not like how certain white men that were possesed by the devil treated the African worldwide and he did not care about them being hurt or upset by his statements. For further clarification H.I.M. Hayl Selassie I does not replace Iyasus Kristos, He fulfils the presence of Iyasus Kristos God Almighty Holy Immanuel. Selam ena Feker.