Religious Defense

[GratefulMeds]

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

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

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GratefulMeds Reviewed by GratefulMeds on 06-14-2010. Religious Defense 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 Rating: 5

[HighPopalorum]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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)

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]

We thought about an armed standoff, but the religious angle seemed a bit safer, lol.

[Weezard]

We thought about an armed standoff, but the religious angle seemed a bit safer, lol.

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

Aloha,
Da Weeze

[throatstick]

We thought about an armed standoff, but the religious angle seemed a bit safer, lol.

give it time.....

[GratefulMeds]

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

Aloha,
Da Weeze

â??People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.â?�:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: