For some, dreadlocks are a fashion statement. For me, they are a spiritual call
For some, dreadlocks are a fashion statement. For me, they are a spiritual call — a call from Yah, the Most High, to walk a path of nonviolence, to reject shedding blood, and to embrace freedom. My dreads are not just hair; they are a sign of my connection to nature, to Yah’s creation, to living without harming. They remind me that true strength is found not in violence, but in faith and integrity. Reggae music speaks to my soul. Its rhythms carry the message of liberation, of rising above Babylon’s oppression, of connecting with the Most High. It’s a reminder of the power of love, unity, and truth. I feel the presence of Yah in those melodies, calling me to remember who I am and what I stand for. I met Jesus, and I believe He was not the pale, blue-eyed man that many portray. He was at least of mixed skin, a reflection of all our shades, a man of the Middle East, a man of the oppressed. He came to set captives free and open the eyes of the blind (Luke 4:18). I am open to...