The Great Keneh Bosem Debate – Part 1
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.
Browsing: religion
Cannabis Religious Challenge Update
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:
Cannabis Has Always Played an Important Role in Religion
An op-ed piece I wrote about Cannabis and religion has been published by the popular news website Opposing Views.
Arizona Court: Drug Laws Trump Religious Use of Marijuana
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.
Rastafari: The Secret History of the Marijuana Religion
CANNABIS CULTURE - The history of Rastafari's prophets, and its influence on Jamaica and the world.
Harper Appoints Evangelical Pastor to ‘Study’ Marijuana and Schizophrenia
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.
Holy Smoke
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.
The Big Bhang
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.
Pastor Craig X: 9021GROWing Again
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.
Religious Freedom at Center of Pot Case
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.
