The Rastas deny allegations by other religious groups that they were anti-white or anti-brown. They think that at a secret hour in the future, known only to a devout few, all the Rastas will return to Ethiopia, leaving behind the tropical Jamaica. Until that time, Rastas will refuse to take part in the machinations of daily life and commerce in "Babylon", which literally means "Hell on Earth".  This goes back to the Bible, wher Babylon is called "that great whore". (Revelation 18: 1-3). All western cities are compared with ancient city of Babylon. The forces of authority are also called Babylon, by extension. As Rastas, they can now await Judgement Day with dignity, when the last shall be first and the first shall be last.