Nyahbinghi Order

John (Yochanan) 14:2

² In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I got to prepare a place for you.

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  Nyahbinghi is the oldest of all the Ras Tafari Orders. We attempts to keep the link between our faith and African heritage close. We pledge love to all humankind, however we not know violence, only Yah has the right to destroy. We make this pledge because of the power of Word, believing that only when we all, Yah' children, make the pledge together the downpressors will be downstroid.
  The focus of this group is on the veneration of Haile Selassie, who is regarded by us as the embodiment of Yah. Ethiopia is very important to us, which emphasises the repatriation to Africa. We also regard water, air and fire as representations of the elements of life. Fire is believed to represent the wrath of Yah pouring down on Babylon.
  Nyahbinghi eat organic produce only, such as vegetables, fruits, herbs and barks, and avoid the consumption of salt. The group take part in regular Groundations, often called Nyahbinghi Groundations. The word 'groundation' means affirmation of life through earth.

The Name 'Nyabinghi'

  Nyabinghi was a legendary Ugandan/Rwandan tribe queen in 19^th Century which inspired a movement, rebelling against African colonial authorities. The name Nyahbinghi is believed to mean 'Death to all Oppressors'.

The importance of Ethiopia to Nyahbinghi

  The flag tends to have the colour green first. The Nyahbinghi flag also features a lion in the centre, reflecting the Lion of Judah - Haile Selassie I. The order observe the Ethiopian Sabbath, which is Tuesday. The group try to use the Ethiopian language, Amharic.