religion
- Recently, while roaming the net, I came across some criticisms regarding the various theories identifying references to cannabis in the Bible, such as the etymological research of Sula Benet. full story
- My lawyer, Kirk Tousaw, and I have been preparing for a Nov. 3 appearance in Federal Canadian court regarding our religious challenge for a cannabis exemption. Below are documents prepared from Professors, two of whom are slated to appear as expert witnesses in the case: full story
- An op-ed piece I wrote about Cannabis and religion has been published by the popular news website Opposing Views. full story
The state's interest in banning marijuana outweighs the religious beliefs of an individual that he is entitled to use the drug anywhere, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled today. full story
CANNABIS CULTURE - The history of Rastafari's prophets, and its influence on Jamaica and the world. full story
WHYPROHIBITION.CA - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has pledged $555,000 to study the links between cannabis and mental illness, and has put evangelical pastor Chris Summerville in charge of the project. full story- Thirty years ago, CBS's Dan Rather took a fascinating look at the an Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church in Florida who believed that smoking cannabis was a holy ritual. full story
For centuries cannabis' complex relationship with the early days of Hinduism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, Judism, Christianity, and Islam has been shrouded in mystery. But thanks to Chris Bennett's relentless research, it appears the plant had a powerful impact on them all. full story
CANNABIS CULTURE - What started as a desire to reach stoners with the Bible has once again morphed into a new house of worship for Hollywood’s Craig X as he and his wife open the Beverly Hills Green Cross. full story
PARIS, MAINE - Arguing that he uses marijuana for religious reasons, a 48-year-old Mexico man has filed suit against the state and two law enforcement agencies, charging violation of his constitutional rights. full story
Craig X has his first day in court and a cop contradicts herself on the stand full story
What has become of America when the freedom of religion is no longer respected? full story- The Church of the Universe is a religious group centered in Ontario that considers cannabis to be the tree of life and therefore a sacrament. They are involved in a number of legal battles stemming from this belief. On July 17th, Brother Daniel Morgan, a member of the Church of the Universe, was found murdered in his home -Ed full story
- A prophet-bearded, wrinkled figure dressed in clothes made from hemp sometimes walks the streets of Guelph, Ontario. When he does, people take note. full story
