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Pootmaster
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Using marijuana religiously
#7441582 - 09/22/07 07:30 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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So I've been an avid smoker of this incredible herb for a while, and I've had some amazing 'trips' on it (yes, I do trip on weed, and yes it is a hallucinogen for the 2% that didn't know that). But I was wondering, how is it used religiously? I don't think I've ever had a religious experience on weed (not when I'm just sorta high, I mean really fucked up). How does the Rastafarian Church use it religiously? I think I read somewhere that they use it before having religious discussions?
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Re: Using marijuana religiously [Re: Pootmaster]
#7441594 - 09/22/07 07:32 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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I think you may have answered your own question!
All the ways you can think of, and then some.
Or do you mean historical evidence?
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Re: Using marijuana religiously [Re: Apollyphelion]
#7441616 - 09/22/07 07:38 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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Hmm... well I don't care much for historical evidence, I'm convinced that it's the greatest plant to grow on Earth and that our ancestors realized that too (being Jewish I'm also proud that Jewish priests used to to purify themselves with it ) I'm just curious as to how one (me at least :P) would go about having religious experiences on marijuana. Or did I just misunderstand "religious use of marijuana"? I'm guessing the latter haha...
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Re: Using marijuana religiously [Re: Pootmaster]
#7441622 - 09/22/07 07:40 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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Yes, I'd say the latter. You are already "in"
Ya know, like the whole "fish don't know they are underwater" type thing.
A religious experience is also very subjective. For instance, I've had "religious" experiences on/playing Dungeons and Dragons.
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Re: Using marijuana religiously [Re: Apollyphelion]
#7441630 - 09/22/07 07:43 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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Haha well you can't ever underestimate D&D ;-) Alright well I guess I understand what you're saying. I just don't really feel 'religious' (so to speak) when I'm high. Though now that I think about it, I do have a lot of religion-related thoughts (philosophical thoughts is the right term, huh?) and I'm sure I've had religious discussions with friends while high (though of course I can't remember much, which is one downside to weed )
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Re: Using marijuana religiously [Re: Pootmaster]
#7441634 - 09/22/07 07:46 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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Hell no dog, Dungeons and Dragons is a serious psychedelic when used correctly. In some ways, when I do psychedelics, it is as if the "Dungeon Master of Reality" is showing me all his charts, graphs, tables, and rhythms that compose the many aspects.
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Re: Using marijuana religiously [Re: Apollyphelion]
#7441655 - 09/22/07 07:55 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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You could cut through the tension in this room with a +6 sword.
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Re: Using marijuana religiously [Re: Apollyphelion]
#7441662 - 09/22/07 07:56 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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Quote:
Apollyphelion said: Hell no dog, Dungeons and Dragons is a serious psychedelic when used correctly. In some ways, when I do psychedelics, it is as if the "Dungeon Master of Reality" is showing me all his charts, graphs, tables, and rhythms that compose the many aspects.
Haha, oh God, I just imagined my dad when he used to be dungeon master when I was a kid. I wonder if he thought of shit like that.
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Re: Using marijuana religiously [Re: Apollyphelion]
#7441663 - 09/22/07 07:57 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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I think when people say they smoke it religiously, they're just saying that they smoke it often
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Apollyphelion
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Not if I'm your DM!
I giveth, and I taketh away!
Besides, everyone knows that you need a Hackmaster +12 to even HIT the Psychedelic forum!
;-)
In 15 minutes, I'm going to church! (Smoking some weed!)
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Re: Using marijuana religiously [Re: Apollyphelion]
#7441671 - 09/22/07 08:00 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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I might have to join ya in going to church there
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Re: Using marijuana religiously [Re: MooshRage]
#7441684 - 09/22/07 08:07 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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Come, ALL ye Brothers!
Scream your rage at the heavens and shout your hate on a mountain top, then unwind with a bowl of Kind!
It is our time, and we must go!
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Re: Using marijuana religiously [Re: Apollyphelion]
#7441872 - 09/22/07 09:19 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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I smoke marijuana for spiritual reasons
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Re: Using marijuana religiously [Re: boxcarguy07]
#7441917 - 09/22/07 09:37 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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I wouldn't call it spiritual but I do use it to relieve stress regularly. I'm glad to be one of the people who do not suffer from it's negative effects or withdrawal when I don't have it. But when I do have it I find myself an everyday smoker.
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Re: Using marijuana religiously [Re: THEBats]
#7442122 - 09/22/07 10:56 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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I just went to Church. Rev. Nug was delicious!
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Re: Using marijuana religiously [Re: Pootmaster]
#7442159 - 09/22/07 11:07 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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Rastas believe marijuana, or "ganja", was growing on the tomb of King Solomon and that there are passages in the Bible that advocate its use ("God created seed, and the seed brought forth fruit and He saw that it was good." Also, "God giveth all seed-bearing plants to man for their use...") Those are by no means the exact passages, by the way, but it's something similar.
Rastas regard marijuana as the "wisdom weed" that allows them to see beyond the illusions of babylon and use it in their discussions with other rastas, which they call "reasonings". It's not seen as a tool to get high, but as a medicine, sacrament, and meditation aid. Bush doctors prescribe it to the ill for a number of purposes as well.
Hindus also use marijuana for religious purposes, but I know less about them than the rastas. There was also that guy who had the 420 Church in California, but he got busted in a major way recently.
So yeah, weed can be an excellent tool for expanding consciousness, dissolving illusions, and growing spiritually, as it allows your brain to work in a different way than it's used to without getting you so sped up, slowed down, or tripped out that you can't think straight like many (or most) other drugs.
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Re: Using marijuana religiously [Re: MK Ultra]
#7442287 - 09/22/07 11:44 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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Bob Marley is quoted as saying "When you smoke the herb it reveals you to yourself" and I agree wholeheartedly. I find myself contemplating myself, my life, my habits very closely when I'm high. It's like I see the big picture, and how all these things add up to make me. I feel a deep connection with my God most of the time. I always thank God and as him to bless the herb.
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