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“Revelation reveals the truth”-Marley (AZLyrics). Robert Nesta (Bob) Marley was born February 6th 1945, and died May 11th 1981 at the age of thirty six. Marley’s’ occupations where singer, songwriter, musician, and guitarist. Bob Marley revolutionized the Rastafarianism movement to spread peace and love.
Bob Marley was an avid believer and the leader of the Rastafarian movement.Marley wanted peace and love, and thought the way to achieve his goal was through Rastafarianism. ”Marley’s objective was to unite all of mankind, eradicate racism and bring peace to the world through the songs he wrote. Marley’s powerful messages were influenced by his religious belief in Rastafarianism” (Lavender). Growth in the Rastafarian religion would ultimately surpass Marley’s goals. Rastafarianism would only lead to more peace and love in the world. …show more content…

Marley taught the public about the spiritual and healing abilities of the herb. "Herb, herb is a plant. I mean herbs are good for everything. Why, why these people who want to do so much good for everyone, who call themselves governments and this and that. Why they say you must not use the herb? Them just say, 'no, you mustn't use it, you mustn't use it because it will make you rebel.' Against what?"-Marley (Lavender). Even though Bob Marley may not have been able to change the world’s perspective before he died, he has changed enough of the public’s perspective to start a chain reaction. With this chain reaction the public can hope for legalization and an end to the marijuana prohibition era, all thanks to

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