I've always been interested in Jamaican culture, and I understand that Haile Selassie was somewhat of a remarkable leader, but it's seems kinda far fetched to claim that he is equal to god. So how did the Jamaicans come to think of him with such high regards? Also, any clarification on how the Rastafari movement began would also be greatly appreciated!
Not to discourage future results, but here are some excellent answers by previous posters
"What is the relationship between Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie I and the Rastafari movement in Jamaica?", answered by /u/Commustar
How did Rastafarians react to the overthrow of Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie — who they believe to be God incarnate — by the communist Derg in 1974?, answered by /u/ragingrage