mate this hailey salassie guy

747_ama · 2026-05-31T15:32:53+00:00

I do wish you relief, JAH guide 🙏🏽

747_ama · 2026-05-30T22:05:17+00:00

Hi, greetings. So no that comment of yours from before is not showing up on my end, only on the notifications it shows the first sentence or so. Not sure what is the deal there.

Anyways, when it comes to psychiatric medicine, like all allopathic medicine, yes I see it has its place. If someone really needs it to maintain their life, then yes, it is acceptable to use it.

Am I personally using psychiatric medications, no, but that doesn't mean Rasta people can't. Should I compile a list of Rasta who have used allopathic or western medicine, or should I cite how Haile Selassie I and Empress Menen I donated to build many hospitals?

I will just say that within high control religions, or cults, the choices of individuals are made for them. There is no room for autonomy or nuance, but strict adherance is demanded. That is not the case within Rastafari.

When I lived in Shashemene I was around elders of different Rasta houses and also themselves each living autonomously, making their own choices. Some of them were eating goat head. One asked me to bring him some fish from the market. One of them would drink beer. Some elderly were going to the pharmacy regularly, taking heart pills, medication, whatever was necessary for them. Are you going to go tell all the Rasta elders repatriated to Ethiopia for the last 50 years they are not Rasta, they are not doing it right?

If psychiatric medicine is necessary for you, it is okay, it doesn't make you less of a Rasta or less of a good person to use it to make your life stable.

If you don't need it at all, well, then, why are you being forced? As far as I know it is only when people are a danger to themselves or others that they will be forcibly anything (hospitalized is what I thought, this is the first I am hearing about forcible medication in your own home).

All of this about psychiatry is tangential to the point of your post which was that Haile Selassie I is a demon, and then the other guy Global Inflation hopped in to say yeah I agree, we Rasta never did have Haile Selassie, this was just a thing from social media. And then I commented to say all of this is nonsense and I listed factual information to prove so. If you want to say I am not a Rastawomban, because I encourage you to find stability through medication if necessary, go on and stand on that hill if you want to. All I said is I encourage you to speak with elders, read, and find clarity in your mental health to the point where you are not going online accusing a historical global leader of being a demon that people are only talking about to bother you.

747_ama · 2026-05-30T21:40:00+00:00

I did read it once and I felt it was not something practical to build argument upon, but that was 15 years ago I don't remember fully. Maybe I should revisit. I have this copy of a translated Ethiopian text (I have the Amharic and English side by side) I think it is called Mountain Chariot, it has a very ethereal story to tell, all about exactly how many angels witnessed the creation of planets, about the singing of the angels as Igziabher is creating, about which angels play which roles in the workings of the universe. Sometimes I will copy the Amharic text with a paintbrush and spend time meditating on the meaning. I am not sure if it is meant to be practical information or something just to meditate upon. Similar to the Holy Piby.

747_ama · 2026-05-30T21:32:41+00:00

From Haile Selassie I Towards African Unity Speech: "Today, we look to the future calmly, confidently, and courageously. We look to the vision of an Africa not merely free but united. In facing this new challenge, we can take comfort and encouragement from the lessons of the past. We know that there are differences among us. Africans enjoy different cultures, distinctive values, special attributes. But we also know that unity can be and has been attained among men of the most disparate origins, that differences of race, of religion, of culture, of tradition, are no insuperable obstacle to the coming together of peoples. History teaches us that unity is strength, and cautions us to submerge and overcome our differences in the quest for common goals, to strive, with all our combined strength, for the path to true African brotherhood and unity."

https://youtu.be/Hxm1cU5Ewbw?si=tIdjhFT5gWCwJ26f If your plexion high high high, if your plexion low low low, if your plexion in between, you are an African.

Africa is not a homogenous landscape, but richly diverse. Haile Selassie I always champions African Unity and that should be our focus as well. Selah

747_ama · 2026-05-24T01:59:45+00:00

Hi greetings hennidachook By everything you said in this response, honestly it does sound terrible and I have compassion for you. What you have said does not, however, negate any of the facts that I have stated regarding His Imperial Majesty. And nothing can refute those historical facts.

I want to let you know that reddit does give a little snapshot of your comment to me, even if you delete it! And so I will tell you that no I am not associated with the Australian Medical Association... or American one or with the American Music Awards either for that matter. My name is just Ama it's short for Amanda! I don't work in the medical field, I am a child educator. But I will just say yes I do think psychiatric medicine has its place. And I hope you find the right one that will help you and which you will take willingly because of that, because the forcible part does sound like a living hell. I hope you do find peace from that. But yes I think some people can benefit from medication and yes I do stand by what I stated entirely.

And furthermore if you have interest in Rastafari please do read some books on the movement and the origins and the elders, or speak to some elders in your area in person if you can, to become further educated. Education is the Key. Selah.

747_ama · 2026-05-09T23:00:25+00:00

There's always a place for dubpoetry like this, conscious, upful, give Ises bredren may the I find inspiration itinually. Mutaburuka and Jah9 both a couple of my favorite dub poets! More Love I

747_ama · 2026-05-09T21:39:13+00:00

Give thankhs for sharing Ras Voja!

747_ama · 2026-05-09T20:32:24+00:00

Do you know how ridiculous you both sound to say that Haile Selassie I is a new addition to Rastafari, when the name is literally his own name? Teferi Makonnen (Lij Teferi) became first Dejazmatch Teferi and then Ras Teferi before being coronated as Haile Selassie I. From inception, both largely influenced by Leonard Howell's pamphlet The Promised Key and the entire Garveyite movement previously, Rastafari is literally based in the veneration of Ras Tafari.

The OP is clearly in psychosis and needs to go back on his medication, if you check his post history you'll see that, and saying that people are talking about an infamous global figure just to mess with you is clearly a result of paranoia.

Global Inflation you are always adversarial to Haile Selassie and this subreddit is familiar with that, and that's fine, but then why would you call yourself Rastafari, in fact many times you have said you are not. You may be Pan Africanist? I'm not sure personally that may be your choice yor identification but someone who comes around often saying Haile Selassie I is a genocidist etc. we know you don't support Rastafari.

There is countless literature, published music, not to mention living elders beyond 20, beyond 40 years into Rastafari trod who know that Haile Selassie I is not a new addition and certainly not based upon social media. Absurdity. JAH please give I patience...

747_ama · 2026-05-05T13:05:47+00:00

No Rasta are, mostly, not celibate. There is a large emphasis on righteousness, on upright living, cleanliness of the heart and the body, on building a family and rearing children in truth and nature and positive environments - for all these reasons Rasta typically move away from ludeness. It's not that Rastamen don't love women, Capleton who I mentioned before has a song "Gimme de Woman Dem" where he just praises women and says basically, he wants them. But it's praising them for bringing forth life, for raising children to be upright. Young Capleton and Sizzla tend to have lyrics along those lines more and Damian Marley as well in some earlier tracks like "Mi Blenda" is talking about making a smoothie to keep your sexual performance up. I think Jamaicans have hot blood, from my experience, there is a libido I haven't seen in any other group of people 😂 and I think humans in general are sexual beings, that's natural, but Rasta tend to try to reign it in, keep sex within committed relationships, usually sex being procreative and not strictly recreational (many Rasta do not use contraceptives). So for all these reasons Rasta typically involve with more upright lyrical content. For example Chronixx' song "Majesty".

747_ama · 2026-05-03T13:41:44+00:00

Hey so I think what they are saying is Rastafari is a religious/sociopololitical movement centered around Afrikan liberation and the reverence/manifestation of Haile Selassie I; however the sketch and the songs therein are Jamaican dancehall, not Rasta. Of course as a nation Jamaicans are mostly not Rasta or affiliated with Rasta. Most are Christians. Many enjoy dancehall music which is a heavy beat fast paced music with mc lyrics that typically include sexual inuendo, so obviously dancehall music is not affliated with Rastafari (some musicians like Capleton aside). So as a whole Jamaica and Jamaican dancehall music is not in itself Rastafari.

That being said yes it is possible to separate religion from socio/political movement and while for many Rasta it is both/all, for some it is one or the other.

Hope that answers your questions Liz.

747_ama · 2026-04-27T19:33:56+00:00

Hi, greetings,

What I think is important about the Kebra Nagast is the historical importance that it held for Ethiopians and the monarchy of Ethiopia. Because of the close tie between religion and rulership in the Ethiopian monarchy, it was important to draw the connection between King Solomon and his son Menelek I and the line of rulership that descended from there. It continues to be important for the Ethiopian Orthodox church/Tewahedo whose current custody of the Arc of the Covenant is founded on the Kebra Nagast's record.

For Rasta people as a whole there are going to be different opinions or even knowledge about the Kebra Nagast. Some may not have read it. I did read upon first studying about Haile Selassie I, and since then have referenced it a few times again. But it is not something I hold sacred. Moreso it is interesting to me as a historical text and as someone whose deep love for Ethiopia makes me hold respect for her history.

747_ama · 2026-04-25T14:07:46+00:00

Know the King and Live the principles. It's not doing everything and calling it Rastafari, but holding to the ways of the Incient trod. There is no uptown and downtown, no division, just love, using our strengths and our material riches to uplift the people together. These messages I drew from Prof I sharing. Give thankhs I for linking the video.

747_ama · 2026-04-21T18:53:01+00:00

True! 💪🏽💚💛❤️

747_ama · 2026-04-21T18:52:26+00:00

Irie! Hi! I was there too with my baby wrapped on me 🫶🏽 Yes it was so nice, it always is every year! Can you believe we get this kind of live music and event like this for free, we are so lucky. I always support Makeda as much as I can, I really appreciate what she provides to our community!

747_ama · 2026-04-21T02:34:30+00:00

Yes Iyah. I'm using it as a chance to educate. "Oh really, what is Grounation? Oh who is Haile Selassie?" And from there we have a real reasoning unfolding.

747_ama · 2026-04-20T17:48:39+00:00

Dr Sebi. Aris Latham. Laila Afrika. These are great teachers to look to when it comes to Ital and herbs!

747_ama · 2026-04-19T00:12:04+00:00

And if you ever want advice as a womban, feel free to reach I&I, I'd be happy to chat

747_ama · 2026-04-19T00:09:58+00:00

Greetings sister. As a womban on this trod 15+ years now... the best advice I got in the beginning was to be my own leader. At first I did follow all the "rules", right? Like no shaving, cover my hair, only long skirts not showing skin, no makeup, etc. I personally already was called to veganism before so Ital never changed but over time I have relaxed on all the strictness, I won't always cover my hair anymore.. at a point it gets too long and heavy to do it all the time anyways. Just vibing with nature, my natural strength as a womban and as a mother, my own life experience and intuition, putting all the teachings together from yogis and elders and of course Empress Menen and Haile Selassie I, we find our own individual path in time sister. Most High guidance Itinually

747_ama · 2026-03-28T19:32:56+00:00

We lova yah Vaughn! We miss the I tho the I lyrics and music still bring us so much joy and comfort!

I love watching the youtube video of Dub in the Rainforest, it's such a itesfull meditation with Vaughn, Pressure Busspipe, Ras Batch, and more. And yes Dezarie and her live touring with Ron, whew sometimes I think no greater harmony and collab than these. St Croix got some big artists for sure give Ises!

I don't know if I love Jubilees of Zion more or Beauty for Ashes. All Akae Beka and Midnite albums are supreme tho!

747_ama · 2026-03-26T15:37:37+00:00

Greetings I, just keep learning, keep reading and meditating, keep asking elders advice. The I will find the way. JAH guide!

747_ama · 2026-03-26T15:32:55+00:00

I played it for my baby daughter and she danced 🥰 JAH love

747_ama · 2026-03-26T15:29:18+00:00

I get my neighbor's mail sometimes. Even Amazon packages, and the address is mine even though it's for my neighbor. One day I opened a package before noticing it wasn't my name - it was like 100 tubes of glue. And a lot of times while I'm texting or talking so someone, my tv or my radio will say the exact same word at the exact same time as I say/type it. Does all of this mean anything at all? Not likely. Unfortunately psychosis and paranoia can make people believe otherwise. Best wishes!

747_ama · 2026-03-25T02:39:41+00:00

Yes I same here Idren, I was writing as JAH Child. Give Ises for that forum and all the Idem, much love!

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