Yes brother, very true. He promote it to no end. Defender of the faith. Innumerable quotes of Haile Selassie stressing his love for the Bible and the importance of its great message. It is interesting when he separates spirituality from religion in saying: The temple of the most high begins with the human body, which houses our life, essence of our existence. Africans are in bondage today because they approach spirituality through Religion provided by foreign invaders and conquerors. We must stop confusing religion and spirituality. Religion is a set of rules, regulations and rituals created by humans which were supposed to help people grow spiritually.
Due to human imperfection religion has become corrupt, political, divisive and a tool for power struggle. Spirituality is not theology or ideology. It is simply a way of life, pure and original as was given by the Most High. Spirituality is a network linking us to the Most High, the universe and each other.
Some will say he is drawing a distinction here; but to me, it really supports the great message of the Bible. The Kingdom of God. Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Yes it is true that human minds and institutions have worked to pervert the Bible and manipulate the teachings to controll and downpress people for certain devilish goals.. But the Bible even warns of this and Haile Selassie confirms this as well. Still, some dont want or refuse the Bible to no end.. Every person is gonna do what they feel is best to do, even if it contradicts the teachings of His Majesty.. Dont worry yourself over it, concentrate on following the example of H.I.M and live right.
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