Wycliffe Barnes
1004752
School OF Computing And Information Technology
November 8, 2010
Tutor: Sydney Lowrie
Topic: Rastafarianism
Narrowed Topic: Rastafarianism and Jamaica
Purpose: To Inform the General Public about Rastafarianism and how it has affected
Jamaica through Reggae Music.
Thesis: Rastafarianism is one of the religions that is dominant in Jamaica and
has increased over the years through Reggae Music.
1. Rastafarianism is both a religion and a movement.
A. Rastafarianism is a Religion in that it promotes a belief in a higher power.
B. Rastafarianism is also a movement because it preaches repatriation.
2. The History Of Rastafarianism dates back to 1930.
A. Marcus Garvey is said to be the prophet of Rastafarianism.
B. Rastafarianism was founded in Jamaica by Leonard P. Howell.
3. Rastafarians have specific beliefs.
A. They Believe that Haile Selassie I is “The Messiah” sent by God.
B. Rastafarians believe that God will return them to Zion (Rastafarians refer to Ethiopia as Zion) and that Ethiopia is the Promised Land and that it is Heaven on Earth.
4. Rastafarianism has had a lasting impact on Jamaica.
A. Rastafarianism is a religion that has spread Island wide and has a lot of
followers.
B. Rastafarianism has grown over the years through Reggae Music ( Bob
Marley).
References
Evan Schmidt 1997, November 5, 2010, “What is Rastafarianism”, Retrieved From:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Rastafarianism-and-the-Impact-on-the-World&id=2804286
Neil Payne 2000, November 5, 2010, “Introduction To Rastafarianism”, Retrieved From:
http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Introduction-to-Rastafarianism&id=1002498
Leonard E. Barrett, Sr., The Rastafarians: The Dreadlocks of Jamaica (Kingston: Sangster 's
Book Stores, 1977).
Forte Amo, (Saturday, July 15, 2000)11/4/10, “Take Our Word... Rastafarianism”, The Jamaica
Gleaner. Retrieved From: http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20000715/relig/relig1.html
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SENTENCE OUTLINE
References: Evan Schmidt 1997, November 5, 2010, “What is Rastafarianism”, Retrieved From: http://ezinearticles.com/?Rastafarianism-and-the-Impact-on-the-World&id=2804286 Neil Payne 2000, November 5, 2010, “Introduction To Rastafarianism”, Retrieved From: http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Introduction-to-Rastafarianism&id=1002498 Leonard E. Barrett, Sr., The Rastafarians: The Dreadlocks of Jamaica (Kingston: Sangster 's Book Stores, 1977). Forte Amo, (Saturday, July 15, 2000)11/4/10, “Take Our Word... Rastafarianism”, The Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved From: http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20000715/relig/relig1.html ----------------------- SENTENCE OUTLINE
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