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GratefulMeds
06-14-2010, 07:53 PM
Wed., June 23, 2010
Religious Cannabis Revival
Oriental Theatre, 4335 W. 44th Ave., Denver, CO 80212
600 pm to 10:00 pm
Free and open to the public
Click here details

Roger Christie, national speaker and founder of the The Hawai'i Cannabis (THC) Ministry, one of the largest cannabis churches in the U.S., will be appearing at the following Colorado events as part of the Cannabis Church Revival Tour.

The THC Ministry is a universal religious organization that uses Cannabis as a sacrament to "exalt consciousness, facilitate harmony, and become closer to God and Nature." The Holy Anointing Oil is a key component of the THC Ministry. The ancient recipe, given by God to Moses in Exodus 30:23, was made with myrrh, cinnamon, Cannabis ("fragrant cane" or kaneh bosm), and cassia infused in olive oil and blessed with prayer. The word "Christ" means "Anointed One." Jesus Christ used Holy Anointing Oil to heal the sick and bless people.

Roger founded the THC Ministry 10 years ago in Hawai'i and has been preaching the spiritual uses of cannabis across the country. Learn about the history of cannabis spiritual use and the resurgence of interest in cannabis churches. Cannabis churches are religious organizations whose practitioners use cannabis as sacrament to bring them closer to god. Practitioners have protection of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Article II, Section 4 of the Colorado Constitution. The use of cannabis as a sacrament is documented in dozens of religions worldwide, including Judaism, Muslim, Christianity, Hindu, Shinto, Buddhist, Rastafarian and more, stretching back thousands of years. The revival movement is based on the historical use of churches as a sanctuary for the persecuted and the desire of many medical cannabis caregivers to support their patients spiritually as well as physically.

Sat., June 26, 2010
Conference on Religious Cannabis Use
Nederland Community Center
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Nederland, Colorado
Pre-registration required.
Click here details
The conference will be an in-depth discussion of cannabis churches for those who want to form a branch of the THC Ministry or any other cannabis church. Basic church beliefs, practices and history will be discussed in the morning. The afternoon session is devoted to legal issues of operating a cannabis church.

Speakers
(Click event details above to see the full schedule for each event.)

* Rev. Roger Christie, founder, The Hawai'i Cannabis (THC) Ministry, Hilo, Hawai'i
* Attorney Robert J. Corry, Jr., expert in cannabis religious use
* Attorney Danyel Joffe, expert in cannabis religious use
* Attorney Richard Gee, expert on church incorporation and tax filing requirements
* Travis B. Simpson, legal assistant to Rob Corry, expert in cannabis church
* Rev. Julian Don Alexander II, librarian and historian, Cannabis in Religious History
* Rev. Timothy Tipton, cannabis spiritual use and patient advocacy
* Rev. Kathleen Chippi, founder, THC Ministry Nederland
* Rev. Brandon Baker, founder, Green Faith Ministry, Northern Colorado

Vendor & Sponsorships
Opportunities available for BOTH events.
Vendor opportunities: Click here.

THC Ministry Branch Ministry Orientation and Training
Become ordained as a Cannabis Sacrament Minister. Contact Roger Christie at 808-217-9352 ASAP to see if you qualify for your own branch THC Ministry.

Co-sponsored by the:

THC Ministry - Hilo, Hawai'i
Rev. Roger Christie
Cannabis Sacrament Minister
808-217-9352
Hawaii Marijuana | The THC Ministry and marijuana in Hawaii; our Legal & Religious Advocacy (http://www.thc-ministry.org)

THC Ministry - Nederland, Colorado
Rev. Kathleen Chippi
Cannabis Sacrament Minister
303-258-0633
www.thcministrynederland.org

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HighPopalorum
06-14-2010, 08:44 PM
What a huge load of crap. I guess I should be glad that they're carrying the legalization banner, but that's all that can be said for such a ridiculous group of people. I don't know why we grant any special protections for the religious in general, and these folk in particular. Well I guess I do know why, I just do not agree.
funkfingers
06-15-2010, 12:48 AM
Well, that would be one of the reasons the founding fathers started this fine country. So that people would be free to practice whatever religion they wanted. In fact many cultures use cannabis for spiritual reasons, and they look down upon everyday users.
GratefulMeds
06-15-2010, 01:15 AM
What a huge load of crap. I guess I should be glad that they're carrying the legalization banner, but that's all that can be said for such a ridiculous group of people. I don't know why we grant any special protections for the religious in general, and these folk in particular. Well I guess I do know why, I just do not agree.

it's to protect people like you & your beliefs as well as every other citizen. It's funny how conservatives are ready to trash the constitution if it goes against their moral compass, yet beat their chests saying how precious it is through the other side of their mouths.
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HighPopalorum
06-15-2010, 01:25 AM
You misunderstand, fundamentally. I don't dispute their right to practice. I only assert my own to comment on their asinine beliefs. Please, feel free to consult their website if you doubt their inanity. My complaint about religion is a general one. These snake-oil salesmen deserve no special civil privileges. That goes for child-fucking priests in Wisconsin and huckster shaman priestesses in Nederland. Liars, thieves, scum.

Hiding marijuana use behind the tattered cloak of a makeshift "religion" is beneath dignity.

(Sheesh... I'm a bitter atheist S.O.B this evening. Sorry for being a bit gauche. I still think it's odd that you characterize me as a conservative, though.)
Weezard
06-15-2010, 01:28 AM
What a huge load of crap. I guess I should be glad that they're carrying the legalization banner, but that's all that can be said for such a ridiculous group of people. I don't know why we grant any special protections for the religious in general, and these folk in particular. Well I guess I do know why, I just do not agree.

I can not fault them, really.

Back in da '60s I used to be a "boohoo" in the Neo-American church. (Glass houses an' all):D

Whatever it takes to un-criminalize nature's most beneficial weed, is fair play, in my book!

Doctor's recommendation for Cancer, cramps, constipation, the vapors, lack of weeds, whatDaF.-ever.

"Jus' quit persecuting people for a loving a weed!" - 'zard

I will say, that relying on a religious defense in federal court is "borg futile" these days!:(

Last mainland guy that tried it was convicted on da mainland.

Then the feds descended on Hilo and busted the church and Roger Christie!

I'm jus' sayin.

Covereth thy ass!


Aloha Y'all

Weezard
Legal Medical User. (Cancer n chronic pain)
GratefulMeds
06-15-2010, 01:31 AM
We thought about an armed standoff, but the religious angle seemed a bit safer, lol.:D
Weezard
06-15-2010, 01:35 AM
We thought about an armed standoff, but the religious angle seemed a bit safer, lol.:D

Beautiful, brah!:lol5:
Turn on yer rep.

Aloha,
Da Weeze
throatstick
06-15-2010, 04:29 AM
We thought about an armed standoff, but the religious angle seemed a bit safer, lol.:D

give it time.....
GratefulMeds
06-16-2010, 04:37 PM
Beautiful, brah!:lol5:
Turn on yer rep.

Aloha,
Da Weeze

??People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.?:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
throatstick
06-16-2010, 08:40 PM
??People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.?:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

who is interrupting you mark?
GratefulMeds
06-16-2010, 09:14 PM
who is interrupting you mark?

usually the powers that be:thumbsup:
Weezard
06-16-2010, 10:35 PM
??People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.?:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:


Fair enough.:thumbsup::)

How can I help you folks get it done?
Like I said, "Whatever it takes" is :cool: wit' me.


Aloha,
Weeze
GratefulMeds
06-17-2010, 03:18 PM
Fair enough.:thumbsup::)

How can I help you folks get it done?
Like I said, "Whatever it takes" is :cool: wit' me.


Aloha,
Weeze

your support & good vibes are enough :thumbsup:
GratefulMeds
06-17-2010, 03:54 PM
your support & good vibes are enough :thumbsup:

I wasn't pointing fingers, I just thought it is a good quote regarding this whole process!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
GratefulMeds
06-27-2010, 04:22 PM
Cannabis Ministry seeks Boulder County disciples - Boulder Daily Camera (http://www.dailycamera.com/ci_15372956?IADID=Search-www.dailycamera.com-www.dailycamera.com)

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HighPopalorum
06-27-2010, 07:03 PM
Cannabis Ministry seeks Boulder County disciples - Boulder Daily Camera (http://www.dailycamera.com/ci_15372956?IADID=Search-www.dailycamera.com-www.dailycamera.com)

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I'll repeat. This is a disgusting embarrassment. This is a SCAM. Anyone who shells out $1000 to this group for a ministry kit is being ripped off. People like Kathleen and her so-called church are shysters, liars, hucksters and thieves. To hide marijuana use behind a fake religion is cynical and stupid. To solicit donations for your fake religion from the terminally ill is evil. (There's no other word for this kind of spiritual fraud.) Also, Kathleen uses the words "fuck" and "fucking shit" more than other ministers I've known.

Kathleen, if you're reading this, don't even think about using the private patient medical records from the dispensary to solicit donations for your "church." I'm a patient there, and if I receive any solicitations or if you compromise my privacy, I promise there will be legal repercussions.

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GratefulMeds
06-27-2010, 07:34 PM
Religious use of pot seen as legal refuge - The Denver Post (http://www.denverpost.com/ci_15386979?source=sb-facebook)
Weezard
07-10-2010, 11:25 PM
The feds just rounded up Chritsie and 13 disciples.
They have, of course, kept him under surveillance since March.
Served federal warrants startin' at 6:00am.
Flew them to Oahu on a Coastguard chopper.

A freedom of religion defense?
It does not look good.
Ceasar has no soul.:(

Aloha and good luck my brothers.
Weeze
HighPopalorum
07-11-2010, 12:26 AM
The feds found nine guns, 33 pounds of pot, 2000+ plants and $21,000 in cash. He charged his customers $400 an ounce.
denverbear
07-11-2010, 12:27 AM
The feds found nine guns, 33 pounds of pot, 2000+ plants and $21,000 in cash.

Amen....do they need someone to hold it for them...lol...:thumbsup: :rastasmoke:
copobo
07-11-2010, 01:12 AM
I wonder if this bust is because he went on tour, trying to spread the church?
copobo
07-11-2010, 01:48 AM
Drug bust nets leader of Big Island marijuana ministry - The Hawai'i Cannabis (THC) Ministry : Forum (http://www.thc-ministry.org/forum/showthread.php?t=12603)
GratefulMeds
07-11-2010, 03:50 PM
Now the Games begin, Look out after August 1st because the doors will be kicked in. I have noticed for at least the last 30 days some overly friendly strangers hanging around Ned asking too many questions. I have widdled down my grow to a count that is half of what I am allowed on paper. Be careful everyone! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
HighPopalorum
07-11-2010, 04:08 PM
I wonder if this bust is because he went on tour, trying to spread the church?

I imagine it was because of the weapons, cash and the thousands of marijuana plants.