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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/jan/06/science.religion

Jesus was almost certainly a cannabis user and an early proponent of the medicinal properties of the drug, according to a study of scriptural texts published this month. The study suggests that Jesus and his disciples used the drug to carry out miraculous healings.
The anointing oil used by Jesus and his disciples contained an ingredient called kaneh-bosem which has since been identified as cannabis extract, according to an article by Chris Bennett in the drugs magazine, High Times, entitled Was Jesus a Stoner? The incense used by Jesus in ceremonies also contained a cannabis extract, suggests Mr Bennett, who quotes scholars to back his claims.

There can be little doubt about a role for cannabis in Judaic religion, Carl Ruck, professor of classical mythology at Boston University said.
Referring to the existence of cannabis in anointing oils used in ceremonies, he added: Obviously the easy availability and long-established tradition of cannabis in early Judaism _ would inevitably have included it in the [Christian] mixtures.
Mr Bennett suggests those anointed with the oils used by Jesus were literally drenched in this potent mixture _ Although most modern people choose to smoke or eat pot, when its active ingredients are transferred into an oil-based carrier, it can also be absorbed through the skin.
Quoting the New Testament, Mr Bennett argues that Jesus anointed his disciples with the oil and encouraged them to do the same with other followers. This could have been responsible for healing eye and skin diseases referred to in the Gospels.
If cannabis was one of the main ingredients of the ancient anointing oil _ and receiving this oil is what made Jesus the Christ and his followers Christians, then persecuting those who use cannabis could be considered anti-Christ, Mr Bennett concludes.

not surprised at all. Cannabis is a wonder.

Judas was a fucking narc

And what's a nickname for weed? Mary. It all makes sense now. I'm Christian again.

Weed is from the Earth. God put this here for me and you. Take advantage man. Take advantage.

I'm not religious but this makes me want to pray

I never understood in theory Christian leaders wanting to ban a plant that "God put on this earth"

Isn't that shaming his creation? I think it is.

MabusIncarnate posted...

I never understood in theory Christian leaders wanting to ban a plant that "God put on this earth"

Isn't that shaming his creation? I think it is.

If there's something people enjoy and potentially find soothing, it's competition with the church.

Also too I am Christian still and born Catholic. I still go to Catholic mass often. I really don't care and should because I openly swear at work how my life is this way and it's all my fault, but things......

It's like that old Ben Franklin quote. Just try to do the best you can and not have a older brother who looks down on you all the time and gonna stop....but yeah just do the best you can. There's nothing wrong with smoking some weed.

FigureOfSpeech posted...

I'm not religious but this makes me want to pray

Amen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ0Sp4pRXyk

Should I go back. London stuff, heh Seems goood. Flashes btw.

Weed is the best thing ever