There is a lot of misinformation in this thread.
If you don't believe that the moon affects plants because there are no scientific peer reviewed articles, well so be it.
I think as other people have alluded, its simply not something that even needs to be debated, the relationship between plants and the moon is very much just a natural connection (similar to their relationship with the sun through its seasons). The moon affects so many things here on earth and there are many mysteries science has yet to unlock and solve. Therefore, I don't think "science" is the great arbitrator of truth that everyone thinks it is, and I am by study and have worked my entire professional life as an environmental scientist.
This below though is not really accurate:
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Rasta is the person, Farian is the religion. Baptist is a person who baptizes. Baptists church advocates baptism by total immersion in water. I am not sure of the method Rastabaptist use. The first chance i get i will ask but my religion is Australian
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Not that many people on here would care, but most Rastas would be offended if you called their practices a religion. The earth is their church and they don't define their practices as you might expect. There are several subsets suchas Bobo Ashanti, Twelve Tribes of Judah, Nyahbingi, etc.
Rasta believe that Haile Selassie who was a direct descendant of King Solomon and Queen of Shebah was a divine entity as prophesied by Marcus Garvey. Haile Selassie was born with the name Tafari Makonnen and later added the Ras in front which translates to head.
There is a lot more to it than that but just wanted to clarify, Rastafari was the name of an Ethiopian King also known as Haile Selassie and was given the titles: King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah. The people who believe he was divine, are called Rastafarians.
There is no connection between Rasta and Baptists. Rastas denounce all religions and hence do not have "baptisms". The earth is their church and Love is the connection which brings all Rastas and people who do not identify as Rasta together.
To sit and reason and hold a space with someone who could be described a "real" Rasta is a wonderful experience. You would find a disciplined person and someone who is of strong faith and belief while being very much at ease in their place here on earth. Rastas hold all of God's creatures with reverence which is why they are vegans/vegetarians. A Rasta would not judge you for your actions or beliefs and you would feel and immense energy force that is at once calming and invigorating.
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