Referred to most commonly as ‘ganja’ by followers of the movement, cannabis is considered not a drug, but instead a sacred and holy substance that should and must be revered for its divine role and importance. Far more recent than most religions, it was only as of the 30s that the Rastafari religion began making its mark on the world. It’s just that we have a habit of taking one or two traits associated with the culture and assume that this is what it’s about and all it’s about.Ĭannabis has played an important role in the Rastafari movement since its earliest origins. And with good reason too, but there’s so much more to the Rastafarian connection to cannabis than most realise. Be honest – what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word ‘Rastafarianism’? Dreadlocks? Jamaica? Bob Marley with a gigantic blunt in his mouth? Unless you’re in the fractional minority with a more developed understanding of the religion, the answer will not doubt be…yes.
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