... teachings of the church encourage one "to bear their sufferings bravely because they have a pie in the sky when they die," (Murrell, 27). By teaching this to the people, the church is advising that they should accept whatever oppression society throws at them without seeking any form of liberation. The Rastafarians believe that the Bible's true translation is in ... are expressing their dissatisfaction of oppression in a more youthful sense. Take for example, Kabaka Pyramid, a young vibrant reggae Rastafarian artiste who expresses these beliefs through his music, while attracting young ...

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