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What worries me if a white Rasta goes to Ethiopia is how can they understand the Black African Movement. Their genes, upbringing and roots are totally different.
I do not wish to appear naive but I admire, respect and love being in the middle of Black people, music, culture and ideas. However, I am white. I can only say that I can love it as far as I can understand it. I would never claim to be Black or be able to understand what makes a Black heart tick or Black soul feel. I can only understand what I perceive myself.
Therefore, how can a white person be truly Rasta. I love reading the reasonings on this board and learning from the Rastas who post because I truly want to learn from their knowledge. I could never be a real Rasta but I can respect, admire and wish them all the very best.
To put it bluntly, isn't the white person poking their nose in where it doesn't really belong.
Personally, I prefer to stay on the sidelines and let the professionals do their thing. After all it is the real thing.
Peace
Freespirit
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