Articles tagged with "religion"
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The Shake: Denver Has Growhouse Brokers, and Miami Cops Bust Man with Majestic Half-Beard
Lisa Rough - Published on April 25, 2016Read moreLegalization advocates are at the White House today, a Utah study shows further potential for cannabis epilepsy treatment, and seriously, this guy’s beard.
Court: Native American Church Not Excused From Cannabis Laws
The Associated Press - Published on April 7, 2016Read moreA federal court has ruled that a church for Native Americans in Hawaii should not be excused from federal marijuana laws despite the group’s claim that ingesting cannabis is part of their sacred sacrament.
Weekend Weirdness: Cannabis-Growing ‘Nuns’ Refuse to Back Down Despite Cultivation Ban
Rebecca Kelley - Published on January 9, 2016Read moreSelf-described “nuns” in Merced, California, produce high-CBD products for ailing patients despite a recent city ordinance banning cannabis cultivation and sales.
The IRS Just Gave the First Church of Cannabis Tax-Exempt Status
Rebecca Kelley - Published on June 2, 2015Read moreThe IRS just granted Indiana’s First Church of Cannabis tax-exempt status, opening up a myriad of benefits including various tax advantages and limited auditing risks.
Jamaica’s Cannabis Roots: The History of Ganja on the Island
Lisa Rough - Published on May 14, 2015Read moreIf you’re curious how cannabis came to be so prevalent and well-known in Jamaica, we thought we’d share a little research we dug up on the topic that may enlighten you.
Weekend Weirdness: Would You Worship the Church of Cannabis?
Rebecca Kelley - Published on April 25, 2015Read moreIndiana’s controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act has inspired one man to protest in an unexpected way: by establishing the “First Church of Cannabis.”
Jamaica Considering Cannabis Legalization Bill
Lisa Rough - Published on January 22, 2015Read moreThe Jamaican cabinet approved a bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis and grant businesses licenses for developing medicinal marijuana.
9 Holy Strains That Can Change Pope Francis’ Opinion of Cannabis
Rebecca Kelley - Published on July 10, 2014Read morePope Francis recently condemned efforts to legalize cannabis but we’re confident that these nine “holy” strains will help change his mind about the misunderstood plant.
A Gift From the Gods: The History of Cannabis and Religion
Sara Dilley - Published on December 19, 2013Read moreDoes cannabis have any ties to religion? What we found may surprise you. Cannabis has not only been used in religious ceremonies, it has a long-standing tradition in numerous world faiths.