Supreme Court OKs Hallucinogenic Tea

Associated Press ^ | February 21, 2006 | Gina Holland

[theDentist]

And suddenly the Church finds it's got hundreds more parishoners in their seats wishing to "convert"

[apackof2]

Hmmmm does this open the door to any group, under the guise of religion, that wants to include illegal drugs into their relgious practices?

[Leatherneck_MT]

Let's just hope it doesn't open the door to "religious" groups who's stated goal is to convert us or kill us.

[TChris]

Hmmmm does this open the door to any group, under the guise of religion, that wants to include illegal drugs into their relgious practices?

I'd say so. Libertarians across the nation should be weeping with joy at this.

[Izzy Dunne]

O Centro Espirita Beneficiente Uniao do Vegetal

¿ Church of the holy vegetable spirit?

[ml1954]

Hmmmm does this open the door to any group, under the guise of religion, that wants to include illegal drugs into their relgious practices?

I'd guess the group would have to establish a history of having used the illegal drug specifically and exclusively for religious practices.

[nmh]

Watch allot of "converts" claim this for their illegal drug use. People know NO lows when it comes to illegal drugs.

[TShaunK]

Good...actually it all should be legalized.Let them cull themselves.

[cotton1706]

The question will probably rest on whether the religion predates the regulation. This could be a precedent regarding multiple wives and Mormonism, etc. But if we moved back to the original understanding, a state legislature could ban the practice, if necessary.

[MeanWestTexan]

No different than the Indians who get to use peyote in their practices.

There's a pretty high standard --- have to show historical use, tradition, etc.

A church of the "Magical Mystery Weed" with a Rev. who got ordained from a church he found the back of High Times magazine probably wouldn't cut it.

[Larry Lucido]

"So, Mr. Costanza, why do you wish to convert to O Centro Espirita Beneficiente Uniao do Vegetal?"

"I think it's the tea."

[weegee]

"a blend of Christian beliefs and South American traditions"

So can anyone hybrid these faiths? Is it enough to cite the Brazilian tradition? Where does a person's "religion" begin?

[theDentist]

"... And the hats."

[Larry Lucido]

Church of the Holy Leafy Vegetable Substance.

[JimRed]

Soon to open near you: Church of the Spirit Bong....

[weegee]

Another question, could a person be denied employement for failing a drug test because of "religious drug use"?

[apackof2]

I see but check out post #10

Raises another issue

[conserv13]

Well, it is illegal to give alcohol to minors, but in many churches kids get wine at communion.

[Not A Snowbird]

Well, it is illegal to give alcohol to minors, but in many churches kids get wine at communion.

People still get wine at communion? We get grape juice.