Colorado Man Who Claims Pot As Sacrament Is Convicted

[User]

A Colorado man who says marijuana is a sacrament in his religion has been convicted of misdemeanor drug charges.

A Clear Creek County judge found Trevor Douglas of Avon guilty Tuesday of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving an unregistered vehicle.

Douglas says he will appeal. He says he's standing up for his First Amendment right to religious freedom.

He argued he shouldn't be convicted on drug charges because marijuana serves the same role in his religion as communion wine in Christianity. He's a member of the Hilo, Hawaii-based THC Ministry.

The judge said Douglas' beliefs don't rise to the level of a religion.

Douglas was ordered to pay $450 in fines and costs and serve 15 hours of community service.


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[greengo840]

I just looked a little into this organization's web site and found this:

“Among other wonderful things, our Ministry helps to protect you from arrest, prosecution and/or conviction of ‘marijuana’ charges – wherever you live – starting as soon as you sign-up, become ordained and receive your ministry documents. We provide a legitimate religious ‘defense to prosecution‘ for sincere practitioners over 21 years old. As in Revelations 22-14, our Mission is to protect your God-given Right to “the tree of life.” If you are under 21-years old, you can still join the ministry if you (1) live independent of your parents, or (2) have your parent’s written permission.”

For only $250 you can purchase one of Trevor Douglas’ sanctuary kits. Apparently Trevor didn’t use his kit or they don’t help too much.

[Irish]

Originally Posted by greengo840

I just looked a little into this organization's web site and found this:

“Among other wonderful things, our Ministry helps to protect you from arrest, prosecution and/or conviction of ‘marijuana’ charges – wherever you live – starting as soon as you sign-up, become ordained and receive your ministry documents. We provide a legitimate religious ‘defense to prosecution‘ for sincere practitioners over 21 years old. As in Revelations 22-14, our Mission is to protect your God-given Right to “the tree of life.” If you are under 21-years old, you can still join the ministry if you (1) live independent of your parents, or (2) have your parent’s written permission.”

For only $250 you can purchase one of Trevor Douglas’ sanctuary kits. Apparently Trevor didn’t use his kit or they don’t help too much.

Yeah. Well we see how well that worked out....

[User]

Originally Posted by greengo840

.......For only $250 you can purchase one of Trevor Douglas’ sanctuary kits. Apparently Trevor didn’t use his kit or they don’t help too much.

its like the old saying "if it sounds too good to be true it probably is".