Oldtimer, the best reasoning comes straight from a binghi rasta. However, not to leave your question hanging, name is not important. The concept was there and it was revealed (according to the Rastafarians) through the life of Haile Selassie. Today is the celebration of Selassie's Coronation. It was at that time the prophesy of a black King and Redeemer was symbolized and brought forward as prophesied in the Bible.

Whether one wants to believe Rasta and their livity is of no importance to the RAS. I would never claim to be Rasta, however, I have come to learn the philosophical doctrines through my husband, reggae and African music and those I have spent much time with in Jamaica oiver the last thirty years.

Those who want to throw stones and make a mockery are demonstrating their own cultural insensitivity. Thank you for not being one of them.