this post is valid and i think i need to type something again for i couldnt pass it.i would have to say the PRINCIPLES of Rasta is what man of different cultures followed-similar to a religion that has various ordinances that one follows, but doesnt know the MEANING of them, then u have one who is not following those ordinances but knows the principles and Meaning of them and puts it to effect, and Baptism is one of the examples.Rastafari with the ordinances such as dreadlocs, loving Natural laws of nature and other things might not be principles that other livities follow,but the reward is the same for everyone living UPful.Rasta as we know it,is from the Nile River that dwelt around Egypt and Incient Itiopia.Give thankhs for the post.the Saddhus in India are similar to InI as we are kin of the fold-eventho they might have different principles & Rules & Regulations-the FOUNDATION of Rasta is to Reason about the Sun, Moon and Stars!Selam

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