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There are a number of churches that use cannabis as a sacrament. The International Church of Cannabis, First Church of Logic and Reason, and Tree of Life are just some of the many examples. But can a cannabis-based religion really be the answer to the world’s problems? We will explore each of these organizations to see whether or not they’re worth visiting. Are they supporting the home growing of Zkittlez Feminized Seeds and other popular strains? 

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While most marijuana churches do not charge money to purchase the plant, others do. You can find a listing on the dispensary websites, and some even sell edibles, tinctures, and pre-rolls. The Jah Healing Church, for example, sells marijuana pre-rolls, edibles, and tinctures. The church recently changed its funding model from charging for the cannabis, to voluntary donations.

The Churches that use cannabis as a religious sacrament do not pay taxes. In San Jose, the city limits marijuana dispensaries to 16. In Redondo Beach, a cannabis church near a Catholic church was refused a business license because it did not pay taxes. The Churches that use cannabis as a sacrament have a more complicated situation.

International Church of Cannabis

The International Church of Cannabis as a Sacraments was created in 2011 by Steve Berke and Angie Hargot, who figured out that a marijuana-based religion could help them achieve spiritual growth. The church has been featured on Atlas Obscura, a website highlighting unusual attractions. The church has been featured on every continent except Antarctica. Steve Berke and Angie Hargot are among the first people to start this religion in the United States.

Although cannabis is legal in Colorado, it is not allowed to be consumed in public places during church services. Underage individuals are not allowed to attend the church, where marijuana is burned as the sacrament. The church is self-sustaining, with donations and space rental. It also has a gift shop where members can buy products related to the church. Although the church is not a legitimate religion, it is open to all and has attracted the attention of local law enforcement officials.

First Church of Logic and Reason

Marijuana has long been considered sacred. The ancients believed that marijuana held the spirit of the gods and was a messenger of the divine. It was also used to seal friendships, covenants, and treaties. It was used as a traditional defense against evil, and was even considered a form of divination. Today, it is recognized as a sacred plant and is used by many religious groups.

The church has a different look than a traditional congregation. Instead of pews and an altar, you will find a drum set behind the speaker’s podium, a man-sized plant puppet next to the podium, and a reboot of Michelangelo’s “Creation of Adam.” And, of course, the church has a toyshop in its basement. The church hopes to change perceptions of pot smokers.

Church of the Tree of Life

The Church of the Tree of Life is an organization founded in San Francisco by John Mann. Its founding members advocated for the legal use of psychoactive substances such as cannabis. The Church cited scriptures to support its position, such as Genesis 2:1-2. Nevertheless, the group also discourages the use of cannabis and other substances as sacraments. Members of the organization are not required to follow religious laws, and many also practice nudism.

The biblical Book of Revelation contains references to cannabis. The Book of Revelation predicts the current world order. The Book of Revelation reveals a Tree of Life, a sacred plant, which will be returned to mankind at a specific location on Earth. The real location of this place matches the prophecy. Cannabis is a natural plant with many benefits, which makes it a sacrament for some Christians.

Church of the Tree of Life in Redondo Beach

The Church of the Tree of Life in Redondo has embraced the controversial use of cannabis as a sacrament. The new church is affiliated with the former one and appears to have legal representatives and associates. The Sacramental Life Church opened its doors in early July. The church’s staff and representative, Jenni Rosas, believes cannabis benefits the brain.

The cannabis church has faced legal trouble since the city banned cannabis dispensaries. The city banned cannabis dispensaries, but the Church listed prices of marijuana on Weedmaps. As a result, the church was accused of operating as an illegal dispensary. After addressing the violations, the church reopened as the Sacramental Life Church of Redondo Beach. Church members still offer weed at the church for suggested donations.

Tracy Simmons
Tracy Simmons
Tracy Simmons is an award-winning journalist specializing in religion reporting and digital entrepreneurship. In her approximate 20 years on the religion beat, Simmons has tucked a notepad in her pocket and found some of her favorite stories aboard cargo ships in New Jersey, on a police chase in Albuquerque, in dusty Texas church bell towers, on the streets of New York and in tent cities in Haiti. Simmons has worked as a multimedia journalist for newspapers across New Mexico, Texas, Connecticut and Washington. She is the executive director of FāVS.News, a digital journalism start-up covering religion news and commentary in Spokane, Washington. She also writes for The Spokesman-Review and national publications. She is a Scholarly Associate Professor of Journalism at Washington State University.

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