THC Ministry
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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 hemp 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.
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[edit] Beliefs
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 through out the bible numerous times.
[edit] History
THC 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 of the year 2000 by Roger Christie in Hawaii. It is present in Australia, Canada, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and many North American states (USA) including Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana,Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon, 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, the references to cannabis as an ingredient of the holy anointing oil is actually from the Torah (Five Books of Moses), Exodus 30:23. The plant is called in Hebrew "kaneh bosem" (literally "fragrant cane"). Contrary to the translation of the Septuagint, and supported by both Aramaic translations (the Targum and the Peshita), this is identified as the cannabis plant. A theory exists that the Hebrew "kaneh bosem" is the etymological precursor for the word "cannabis". 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). It is also interesting to note Exodus 3:2 (also found in the Torah).
[edit] See also
- Religious use of cannabis
- Cannabis (drug)
- Charas
- entheogen
- Shamanism
- Cannabis Assembly
[edit] 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.)
- Other Recognized Churches Supporting THC Ministries
- Cannabis Caregiving Church (A Cannabis Sacrament and Medical Marijuana Church Recognized by the State of Colorado, a Full Time SUPPORTER of thc-ministries.)
- Cantheist Ministry in Austin ( Small local church in Austin Texas who Recognizes Cannabis Sacraments as a Religious Activity.)
- U.L.C. Headquarters (World renowned U.L.C. church and supporter of thc-ministries.)
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