Part Two of Ras Astor Black's Interview

From The Rastafari Expression,
A regular column by Kaya I Isesajah, Jul 26, 2005         

KI. There are so many views, and ideas of how INI of Rastafari should sight His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, in terms of divinity, would you care to comment?

RA. Man free to know what him want and one and one should Raspect that.

KI. Can Rastafari see ‘Religious Tolerance’, since Selassie taught INI to never question a next mans faith?

RA. I do..

KI. Can Rastafari accept the idea that there are ones who sight up Yahshua as their Saviour, in the I opinion? What is the difference between the ‘blue eyed demon’ depiction of Yahshua, and who is Yahshua versus ‘Jesus’?

RA. I man is a Rasta and love every one.

KI. Are Rastafari sisters able to wear pants in the I’s view? What about wrapping her locks?

RA. If the empress wishes to wear pants because man out there wants to rape her because she looks good, then I think she should protect herself

KI. For those who do not follow the Nazarite laws, in your opinion will they see Zion?

RA. I leave all judgment to the Most High

KI. What are the requirements to achieve Zion?

RA. Do unto other as you would like them to do to the I

KI. In your opinion, what happens to ones when they are ‘no longer present on this plane’?

RA. Dead

KI. Do you feel that Selassie I is still physically alive on the physical plane of this earth? If not, do you acknowledge his funeral which was held in Ithiopia?

RA. From where I am in Jamaica, I would like to see HIM visit again.

KI. How does the I explain the scriptures recording the place of birth of the Messiah in Bethlehem? How does the I reconcile the idea that Selassie I is Christ, does the I acknowledge Reincarnation?

RA. I know he was crowned King of Kings, not Christ.

KI. How important is the bible to the I?

RA. Nice stories

KI. Does the I feel the bible is the inspired Word of Jah? Does the I feel it has been corrupted or cannot be trusted?

RA. Every thing man do is inspired

KI. Who are the True Christians?

RA. True Rastaman

KI. Who are Babylonian Christians?

RA. People with hate

KI. Does the Rastafari movement acknowledge any ‘Black’ movement which claims to support Black Inity, even if they align them selves with Egyptian gods, for Isample?

RA. Rastafari is love and acknowledge all in one perfect love

KI. Does the I feel that the wages of sin is death? If so, how does the I explain that statement?

RA. I do not know sin

KI. Since Rastafari is a upliftment of Black people, there has been quite a lot of talk about other nationalities especially those of European decent, becoming Rastafari. What are your thoughts?

RA. All Rastafari was created equal

KI. Why is Orthodox Christianity, like that of the Ithiopian Church, and His Majesty’s Faith, accepted while other Christian Faiths rejected in Rastafari?

RA. They do? I don’t think they do.. I am welcome at any church I go to

KI. Did Haile Selassie I acknowledge and worship Yahshua?

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RA. Ask him dat

KI. What do black people need in this Iwa? With the world wide poverty and especially the poverty experienced in Africa and the Third World Countries, what do you see as your role in aiding the fight against poverty?

RA. Educate poor people

KI. What about Reparations?

RA. It comes in many ways

KI. What about Repatriation for your self?

RA. When I am ready I will buy a ticket to fly home

KI. Do you feel that your Bredrin no matter where they hail from (Europe, Elsewhere) should repatriate to Africa?

RA. When they are ready or if they want to go

KI. If you are Repatriating, when and to where does the I expect to do so?

RA. I have to visit Africa to see what it is all about first. I have to dave here before I can dance there

KI. Is the I actively working toward repatriating? Does the I send monies to others who are in Shashamane?

RA. I have sent when collection are taken up at reasoning. I and I would like to know the real story about Shashamane so I will make a trod

KI. Is the I a member of any Organized Movement which is working to further Rastafari or the Rastafari people, and would the I care to briefly explain the works?

RA. Jamaica Alliance Movement, movement of good people to be government of Jamaica in 2007

KI. What is the I current occupation?

RA. Founder/Chairman of the Board of the Bob Marley School for the Arts Institute – Jamaica

KI. What is the I Sabbath practice?

RA. Cool out

KI. What is the I view on the Sacrament, considered Holy to some houses and mansions? Is it necessary to partake of the Sacrament?

RA. To each their own and private

KI. How does the I keep an Ital diet? Since there are some differing diets kept, what is your view of those who do not keep vegan?

RA. If they love it, cool

KI. How does the I view Haile Selassie teachmants, his major tenets from the speeches you have read?

RA. I man guide for life

KI. How does the I see Reggae Music (Roots) in the present time?

RA. Church

KI. Any feeling about Gospel Reggae or what they calling Christian Reggae such as Judy Mowatt, Sis Carlene Davis, Papa San for Isample?

RA. If it make people feel good, it irie

KI. Can you explain what the statement “death to all white and black downpressors” in terms of the oppression felt today by Rastafari and Black people?

RA. Abolish all oppression, free the people

KI. One of the more serious issues in Rastafari health, is the issue of mothers vaccinating their children. Can we hear your feelings about Immunizations?

RA. It is good

KI. Is it necessary to follow the Rastafari trod, for Salvation, or to See Zion?

RA. It is good for I

KI. Will others who do not follow the Livity, do not have the same faith, as INI, will they be Redeemed, Saved, or will they See Zion?

RA. Jah run tings

KI. If you were to cease to be on this physical plane, where in your view, will your spirit be?

RA. In Jamaica

KI. Will you be acceptable unto the Most High Jah?

RA. Yes, I know that

KI. How do you know you will see Zion, Heaven, be Saved, be Redeemed?

RA. Jah love I

KI. What in your opinion do INI have to do, in order to be Saved, obtain Salvation, See Zion or be Redeemed? Will works be enough?

RA. Do unto other as you would like them to do to the I

Give thanks to the Enterprising, Enthusiastic, Hard Working, High Spirited, and Industrious Bredrin Ras Astor Black!!

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