Quote Originally Posted by maryjanemama
I know, Ghost, I find the whole thing very confusing even though Patecius has tried his best to explain the concept of the Ministry to me. I can't, with a clean conscious, say that I use marijauna for religious purposes. A. I don't believe in God. B. I smoke weed to get high. Plain and simple. Though some of my experiences have been enlightening, my reasons for smoking have absolutely nothing to do with religion. C. I don't think the cops or a judge would take the religious protection contest seriously at all. If that works, then that would mean we could commit absolutely any crime under the sun and claim "religious" reasons for doing so. D. Although I do believe the Ministries intentions are good, it is not for me.
Hmm. the only reason I get high is for spiritual reasons, but I would not say religious. I'm don't get me wrong, I like getting high, but I specifically place myself in situations before I get high to have a spiritual setting and have insight to learn from every experience.