The Rastafari movement is a cultural and religious movement that originated in Jamaica in the 1930s. It is centered on the belief that the former Ethiopian emperor, Haile Selassie, is the returned messiah of the Bible and that Ethiopia is the promised land. The movement is also known as Rastafarianism, Rasta, or the Rastafari faith. Other possible synonyms for the Rastafari movement include the Rasta movement, the Rastafari religion, the Rastafarian religion, or simply Rastafarianism. Regardless of the term used, the Rastafari movement has evolved into a global phenomenon, with millions of followers and a unique lifestyle that includes reggae music, marijuana use, and a philosophy of peace, love, and unity.