The THC Ministry, founded by Roger Christie from the Religion of Jesus Church, is a religion[1] which considers cannabis to be a sacrament. Members base their practices on what they see as an eclectic mixture of ancient wisdom, modern science, and the enlightening and healing properties of cannabis sacrament. Its mission includes "liberating the Cannabis plant and the minds of those who do and of those who do not revere it," and is actively involved in the legal and social discussions surrounding cannabis use in society. On July 8, 2010, Christie and 13 other individuals allegedly associated with the THC Ministry were indicted by a Federal grand jury in Honolulu on Marijuana Possession and Trafficking charges.[2] Christie served four years in jail following an April 2014 sentencing, and was on probation until 2018.[3]
THC Ministry believes that "cultivation and enjoyment of cannabis sacrament is a fundamental human right provided by God and protected by the Constitution." It states cannabis is the original sacrament of Hebrew, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Shinto, Buddhist, Rasta and more, and fulfills the prophesies to 'feed all our hungers'. It believes cannabis to be one of the main ingredients in the original Anointing Oil, as described in the Bible. Some members also believe it is the substance used in the burnt offerings at the altar and special occasions throughout the Bible numerous times.
According to the THC Ministry, identification of cannabis specifically as an ingredient of the holy anointing oil, can be found in the Torah (Five Books of Moses), Exodus 30:23; contrary to the translation of the Septuagint and supported by both Aramaic translations (the Targum and the Peshitta).
The Hebrew Bible possibly mentions cannabis in Exodus 30:23 where God commands Moses to make a holy oil of myrrh, cinnamon, qěnēh bośem and cassia to anoint the Ark of the Covenant and the Tabernacle (and thus God's Temple in Jerusalem).[4] The Biblical Hebrew term qěnēh bośem (קְנֵה בֹּשֶׂם), possibly derived from Sumeriankanubi[citation needed], literally "reed of balm", probably[5] refers to cannabis according to some etymologists,[6] but is more commonly thought to be lemon grass, calamus, or even sweet cane, due to widespread translation issues.[7]
Notably, the specific anointing oil in question, is a special herbal formula that functions as a kind of polish and fragrance for the Ark and Tabernacle, and the Bible forbids its manufacture and use to anoint people (Exodus 30:31-33) with the exception of the Aaronic priesthood (Exodus 30:30).
In Aryeh Kaplan's contemporary English translation of the Five Books, "The Living Torah", he includes a picture of the hemp plant as an illustration (p. 442).
A judge in Colorado ruled that a man's belief that marijuana was a sacrament did not rise to the level of religion and ordered him to pay $450 in fines and costs and serve 15 hours of community service as a sentence.[8]
^Weston La Barre. 1980. Culture in Context; Selected Writings of Weston Labarre. Duke University Press.
^Benetowa, Sara = (Sula Benet). 1936. Tracing one word through different languages. Institute of Anthropological Sciences, Warsaw. Reprinted 1967 In: The Book of Grass. George Andrews and Simon Vinkenoog (eds.) Grove Press, New York, "pp. 15-18.
^Immanuel Löw. 1924-1934. Flora der Juden, vol. I-IV. Reprinted 1967. Hildeshein: Georg Olms (source not confirmed)
^"Colo. man who claims pot as sacrament is convicted".
External links
THC Ministry Chapters:
Hawai'i Cannabis Ministry (Original organization founded by Roger Christie)
THC Ministry Amsterdam (European headquarters and first official THC Ministry founded outside the USA.)
Green Earth Ministries Alabama (Official THC Ministry founded in Alabama, USA.)
Other Recognized Churches Supporting THC Ministries
greenfaith ministry Cannabis Caregiving Church, (Cannabis Sacrament/Medicine Church Recognized by the States of WY, TX, & CO)
The Entheogenic Reformation Church
U.L.C. Headquarters (world-renowned U.L.C. church and supporter of thc-ministries.)
Ministry of Cannabis (Cannabis seedbank based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.)
Christians for Cannabis (Idaho USA Cannabis Ministry, Christians for Cannabis)
January 31, 2023
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The THC Ministry founded by Roger Christie from the Religion of Jesus Church is a religion 1 which considers cannabis to be a sacrament Members base their practices on what they see as an eclectic mixture of ancient wisdom modern science and the enlightening and healing properties of cannabis sacrament Its mission includes liberating the Cannabis plant and the minds of those who do and of those who do not revere it and is actively involved in the legal and social discussions surrounding cannabis use in society On July 8 2010 Christie and 13 other individuals allegedly associated with the THC Ministry were indicted by a Federal grand jury in Honolulu on Marijuana Possession and Trafficking charges 2 Christie served four years in jail following an April 2014 sentencing and was on probation until 2018 3 Contents 1 Beliefs 2 History 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksBeliefs EditTHC Ministry believes that cultivation and enjoyment of cannabis sacrament is a fundamental human right provided by God and protected by the Constitution It states cannabis is the original sacrament of Hebrew Christian Muslim Hindu Shinto Buddhist Rasta and more and fulfills the prophesies to feed all our hungers It believes cannabis to be one of the main ingredients in the original Anointing Oil as described in the Bible Some members also believe it is the substance used in the burnt offerings at the altar and special occasions throughout the Bible numerous times History EditTHC Ministry which is the abbreviated and popularized name for the original Hawai i Ministry of Cannabis Sacrament and all of its chapters was founded in June 2000 by Roger Christie in Hawaii It is present in Australia Canada the Netherlands the United Kingdom and many states of the United States including Alabama Arizona California Colorado Florida Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan Missouri Montana Nebraska Ohio Oregon Wyoming Texas and Tennessee with at least one other chapter forming in New York It is an officially registered religion in many countries on different continents According to the THC Ministry identification of cannabis specifically as an ingredient of the holy anointing oil can be found in the Torah Five Books of Moses Exodus 30 23 contrary to the translation of the Septuagint and supported by both Aramaic translations the Targum and the Peshitta The Hebrew Bible possibly mentions cannabis in Exodus 30 23 where God commands Moses to make a holy oil of myrrh cinnamon qeneh bosem and cassia to anoint the Ark of the Covenant and the Tabernacle and thus God s Temple in Jerusalem 4 The Biblical Hebrew term qeneh bosem ק נ ה ב ש ם possibly derived from Sumerian kanubi citation needed literally reed of balm probably 5 refers to cannabis according to some etymologists 6 but is more commonly thought to be lemon grass calamus or even sweet cane due to widespread translation issues 7 Notably the specific anointing oil in question is a special herbal formula that functions as a kind of polish and fragrance for the Ark and Tabernacle and the Bible forbids its manufacture and use to anoint people Exodus 30 31 33 with the exception of the Aaronic priesthood Exodus 30 30 In Aryeh Kaplan s contemporary English translation of the Five Books The Living Torah he includes a picture of the hemp plant as an illustration p 442 A judge in Colorado ruled that a man s belief that marijuana was a sacrament did not rise to the level of religion and ordered him to pay 450 in fines and costs and serve 15 hours of community service as a sentence 8 See also Edit Cannabis portalReligious use of cannabis Cannabis drug Charas entheogenReferences Edit Hawaii Police Department HPD Religious Use Rules Thc ministry org Retrieved 2011 04 20 New details in the major marijuana bust on the Big Island Archived from the original on 2011 06 16 THC Minister Roger Christie sentenced 2014 04 30 Retrieved 2016 07 02 Rabbi Kaplan 1981 The Living Torah pg 40 41 Weston La Barre 1980 Culture in Context Selected Writings of Weston Labarre Duke University Press Benetowa Sara Sula Benet 1936 Tracing one word through different languages Institute of Anthropological Sciences Warsaw Reprinted 1967 In The Book of Grass George Andrews and Simon Vinkenoog eds Grove Press New York pp 15 18 Immanuel Low 1924 1934 Flora der Juden vol I IV Reprinted 1967 Hildeshein Georg Olms source not confirmed Colo man who claims pot as sacrament is convicted External links EditTHC Ministry Chapters Hawai i Cannabis Ministry Original organization founded by Roger Christie THC Ministry Amsterdam European headquarters and first official THC Ministry founded outside the USA Green Earth Ministries Alabama Official THC Ministry founded in Alabama USA Other Recognized Churches Supporting THC Ministries greenfaith ministry Cannabis Caregiving Church Cannabis Sacrament Medicine Church Recognized by the States of WY TX amp CO The Entheogenic Reformation Church U L C Headquarters world renowned U L C church and supporter of thc ministries Ministry of Cannabis Cannabis seedbank based in Amsterdam The Netherlands Christians for Cannabis Idaho USA Cannabis Ministry Christians for Cannabis Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title THC Ministry amp oldid 1121185885, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
