Consciousness Development in Rastafari: A Perspective from the Psychology of Religion

Stokke, Christian

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“…The theme in my research of reaching a new transcendental level of consciousness has likewise been the focus of previous articles in this journal in which interlocutors, through different practices, some of them religious, struggle to reach a new and higher reality. One example is Christian Stokke (2021), which concerned the conscious personal development of Rastafarians. Albeit following a different path and engaged in different perceptions, Rastafarians, like the Baptists in my research, are also preoccupied with the constant work of self‐improvement to arrive at a higher stage of consciousness.…”

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“…In their case, this stage is symbolized by the lamb, which is a reference to Jesus. Unlike the Baptists, the transformation of the Rastafarians also follows a physical change insofar that their hairstyle, the dreadlocks, is meant to resemble the lamb (Stokke, 2021). In another contribution to this journal, Margit A. Petersen et al analyzed consciousness through a study of the sacred use of the ayahuasca plant in Peru and Denmark.…”

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Evangelical transformation: Learning the three‐dimensional perception of reality

Liutkevičius

2023

Anthropol of Consciousness

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In this article, I analyze the particular perception of the world Baptists start to learn during their conversion which I call the three‐dimensional perception of reality. This concept refers to the ability to incorporate narratives from the Bible into everyday life events and interpret both personal stories and world events accordingly, thereby making the Bible ever relevant. Based on ethnographic fieldwork, I show how events from the believers' daily lives are perceived and explained in the light of biblical stories. Regardless of the fact that the two are separated in time and in space, the biblical story is still seen as a proto‐event to the current one. No matter how diverse the believers' experiences, they are capable of finding an equivalent episode in the Bible. The scripture, therefore, is ever present in the believers' lives, as a source of meaning and interpretation.

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Evangelical transformation: Learning the three‐dimensional perception of reality

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The construction of agency in the discourse of Barbados’ prime minister Mia Mottley

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2023

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Informed by a critical discourse analytical approach to agency, this paper examines the construction of agency in the speeches of Mia Mottley, the prime minister of Barbados. The analysis reveals that she enacts her agency in three main ways: (1) constructing strong and decisive leadership, (2) sculpting a ‘prophetess’ image and (3) issuing a clarion call to action. These processes enable her to project her voice, foreground the issues that are relevant to her and establish her legitimacy and authority. The study finds that Mia Mottley’s construction of agency is expressed via referential terms, personal pronouns, modal verbs and the representation of social actors. This paper extends existing work on discursive agency and illustrates the role of language and Global South leaders in the decolonization of political processes. It also affirms the view that research that foregrounds female agency is important in dismantling repressive patriarchal structures and building inclusive communities.

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A multimodal analysis of Bob Marley’s “Natty Dread” album

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2024

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This study employs social semiotics as a multimodal analytical framework to explore various communication modes employed in Bob Marley’s 1974 “Natty Dread” album to describe the Rastaman. The album’s cover design, including images, font style, and colours, carry significant meanings that contribute to the representation of the Rasta identity. Marley’s lexical choices, such as nouns, verbs, adjectives and noun phrases also play a crucial role in presenting the Rasta identity. Additionally, Marley utilises various literary devices such as repetition, metaphor, allusion, and imagery to vividly describe the Rastaman. The song titles and their arrangement on the album form a cohesive narrative depicting the Rastaman’s life. In essence, the “Natty Dread” album portrays the Rastaman as a humble individual connected to the streets. The Rastaman’s physical appearance is distinguished by his distinctive dreadlocks. His lifestyle embraces simplicity, a deep connection with nature, the pursuit of freedom and happiness, love, peace, unity, and rebellion against the oppressive establishment. Material possessions hold little importance for the Rastaman as he considers his spiritual devotion to Jah (God) and his commitment to his community paramount. Furthermore, an inseparable part of the Rastaman’s culture is his use of marijuana and music, particularly reggae, which serves as a powerful tool with which he combats social injustices and inequalities in the world.

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Consciousness Development in Rastafari: A Perspective from the Psychology of Religion

Cited by 3 publications

References 17 publications

Evangelical transformation: Learning the three‐dimensional perception of reality

Evangelical transformation: Learning the three‐dimensional perception of reality

The construction of agency in the discourse of Barbados’ prime minister Mia Mottley

A multimodal analysis of Bob Marley’s “Natty Dread” album

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