New Indiana Church of Cannabis Plans a Smoke In

[Baditude]

So the priest is called "The High Priest" ? I wonder if their baptisms involve water pipes? Imagine their pitch-ins.

 

[ArmedProgrammer]

... Imagine their pitch-ins.

"Erma... better bring the BIG casserole..."

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Indiana’s First Church of Cannabis plans to host its inaugural worship service (PR event) July 1, the same day the state’s controversial religious freedom law takes effect. Bill Levin will have off duty cops working the event, as he is confident of it's legality.

I'd like to hear from our resident INGO LEOs and Lawyers.

Indiana Church Plans Pot-Smoking Worship Service in Test of Religious Freedom - US News

 

[AngryRooster]

So if the act of doing something illegal under federal and state law can be deemed legal by hiding it under the guise of religion then I need to invite my problem neighbors over for some ancient Aztec ceremonies.

The law is clear on marijuana use in Indiana. Right or wrong, agree or not, at this time it's illegal. Work to change it if that's what you want, or not.


Somehow I think the First Church of Screw The NFA would meet a different end than The Bishop of The Smoking Bowl.

 

[poptab]

I applaud any and all civil disobedience. Nfa or canabis

an unjust law is no law at all

 

[femurphy77]

Sounds like it's probably going to be followed by a sit-in, sit in jail that is!



For the record I support legalization and no I don't partake.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Any INGO LEO able to speak about police presence here, and exactly how far this guy is going to get?

"Once we secure our location... we will legally be able to have you do your public service sentence with our church.... We are now a 501-C3 and it is all legal. Amen people... AMEN!" -Bill Levin, founder of First Church of Cannabis in Indiana

Apparently got their tax exempt status

http://www.newsandtribune.com/cnhi_...cle_1507e83a-9933-53b6-adcd-ec98fc34c2ad.html

 

[sgt1968]

everyone needs to see what legalizeing pot did for colorado.by getting rid of the hard stuff. like meth.the deelers are movieing out to east cost..

 

[CathyInBlue]

And now, they are an IRS recognized and tax exempt church.

Marijuana church given tax-exempt status in Indiana: 'Somebody at the IRS loves us' - Washington Times

 

[JettaKnight]

everyone needs to see what legalizeing pot did for colorado.by getting rid of the hard stuff. like meth.the deelers are movieing out to east cost..

Are you actually trying to say that legalizing weed will eliminate meth? Does this work for crack and heroin, too?

I can't think of one single argument that would support that.


And for the love of Pete, start proof-reading your post!

 

[phylodog]

Bill Levin will have off duty cops working the event, as he is confident of it's legality.

Any LEO who takes that gig is begging to lose his/her job.

 

[findingZzero]

That's how we do our Baptism's at my Church...

WOW! Still taking new members? Cameras allowed?

 

[findingZzero]

If thousands of weed smokers surround the church, the media coverage would perhaps mellow IMPD's response.