A Rastafari Interview -Ras Trevon Ferguson

From The Rastafari Expression,
A regular column by Kaya I IsesaJah, Nov 19, 2005         

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

TF. Ini ah no judge or jury all wokrs and judgement is up to Jah Jah.

KI. What are the requirements to achieve Zion?

TF. Zion is like Jah it start within. Ini nuh rich in financial but when ini sight up ini empress and youths ini know say ini inna zion already. That's whay ini fight fi trod righteously everyday.

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?

TF. Jah live inna man!

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?

TF. Ini live by FAITH

KI. How important is the bible to the I?

TF. Ini delight in Jah words. Even though man pu it and take off. Ini have to open ini heart and mind and make JAh show us the truth

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? Selassie sayeth as well. Him delight inna the bible words. But we know say ithiopia have the true ible.

KI. Who are the True Christians?

TF. RASTA!

KI. Does the Rastafari movement have to acknowledge any 'Black' movement which claims to support Black Inity, or does for example those who align them selfs with Egyptian gods, need to itinue their works in supporting black people but stop worshipping False gods?

TF. If a man want praise who him want praise ini haffi seek and serve my king daily.

KI. Will everyone escape the wrath of Jah who is walking in the path of Rastafari?

TF. Jah alone know the judgement

KI. Is man able to be without sin? Has there or is there ever been a man who was without sin?

TF. Isus christos

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?

TF. Rastafari is about the upliftment of blackpeople yes. Upliftment through love of jah, love of self anf love of ini idrens and sistrens. If the African man is the father of all nations then we are all idrens and therefore we haffi love them likewise even though them nuh like we.

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 your role in aiding the fight in this poverty?

TF. Well it have to start within iself first. Ini haffi know say Jah create we in love and we haffi live so. Then we can deal with the physical hunger. Cause right now black people spiritually hungry.

KI. What about Reparations? What about Repatriation for your self?

TF. Ini nah seek reparations ini ah seek salvation from JAH

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

TF. Africa ah we home. But we haffi first repatriate within our spirit. Then look to physical .

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

TF. When ini nah know but to ithiopia or Ghana where ini ancestors come from

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?

TF. The HOUSE OF JAH FOUNDATION my own ting soon launch!

KI. What is the I current occupation?

TF. Ini work as a drafter for insulation company. Outside ini ah selector, as well as graphic design artist. Plus ini own and operate the HOUSE OF JAH MUSIC AND CULTURE SHOP

What is di I Sabbath practice?

TF. YANT SOME PSALMS AND RELAX WITH THE FAMILY

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

TF. Well ini raspect the hola sacrament. Ini nuh partake mainly because ini ah athlete. Plus yuh know Babylon always want lock I up for tings so dem test us at work. seen

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?

TF. Well ini search the ible and it permit ini to eat certain meats. Ini consume fish still. And ini nuh have time fi look on ah man that eat meat. Ahhim business dat

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

TF. The words of the emperor are words of right seen. Ini read them daily fror strength

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

TF. Reggae music have different forms. But anyconscious music is powerful. Ini really love the that nuff artists ah sight up jah. Nuff young artist. JAH CURE, PHANTN MOJAH, BASCOM X, I WANYE, PERFECT, CHRISINTI AND MORE

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

TF. Music come from Jah. And it is for Jah to judge man for their musical works not I. ini listen to it same way cause it isitive and soothing at times

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?

TF. Punishment for all downpressors. No matter what them color. From you push injustice and inequality you will burn.

KI. In terms of western medicine, what if any do you subscribe to?

TF. Ini nuh use mad-icine

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?

TF. Them ahffi create vaccination for all the things them create. But ini say you nuh haffi vaccinate the youths still. Cause look how them ah say that too much mrcury in vaccination cause more damage. See say Babylon want kill off the future!

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? And if you were to cease to be on this physical plane, where in your view, will your spirit be?

TF. Well ini nuh know cause ini ah man and even now as I trod ini make certain mistakes but ini hope and live in jah salvation so it all up to jah still

KI. If you are not sure of your salvation or where you will be when you cease to walk this physical plane, why are you unsure?

TF. Ini am human

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?

TF. JAH WORKS ALONE!

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