Tag: religious accommodation

  • Discerning Sincerity in Rastafari Faith: Chaplain Evaluation Guide

    Discerning Sincerity in Rastafari Faith: Chaplain Evaluation Guide

    Discerning the sincerity of Rastafari faith, especially in institutional settings (like correctional chaplaincy or community programs), requires a unique approach—because Rastafari is not a religion of outward ritual or church attendance. It’s a livity—a way of life that is personal, disciplined, and rooted in overstanding, not performance. Here’s how one might go about discerning sincerity…

  • Kosher Diet vs Halal for Rastafarians in the Absence of Ital Options

    Kosher Diet vs Halal for Rastafarians in the Absence of Ital Options

    In situations where no Ital (Rastafarian-approved) dietary options are available, and one must choose between a Kosher or Halal diet, Kosher may be the more spiritually aligned and practically reliable choice—especially for Rastafarians or others observing Ital livity—for the following key reasons: Key Reasons Kosher is Preferable for Rastafarians Comparison Table: Kosher vs Halal for…