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It would explain the hippy look...

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Invisible Fan, Jan 6, 2003.

  1. Invisible Fan

    Invisible Fan Member

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    I would have posted this in that "Jesus and shrooms" thread if the search wasn't down.

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,3604,869273,00.html

    <font size=5>Jesus 'healed using cannabis' </font>

    Duncan Campbell in Los Angeles
    Monday January 6, 2003
    The Guardian

    Jesus was almost certainly a cannabis user and an early proponent of the medicinal properties of the drug, according to a study of scriptural texts published this month. The study suggests that Jesus and his disciples used the drug to carry out miraculous healings.

    The anointing oil used by Jesus and his disciples contained an ingredient called kaneh-bosem which has since been identified as cannabis extract, according to an article by Chris Bennett in the drugs magazine, High Times, entitled Was Jesus a Stoner? The incense used by Jesus in ceremonies also contained a cannabis extract, suggests Mr Bennett, who quotes scholars to back his claims.

    "There can be little doubt about a role for cannabis in Judaic religion," Carl Ruck, professor of classical mythology at Boston University said.

    Referring to the existence of cannabis in anointing oils used in ceremonies, he added: "Obviously the easy availability and long-established tradition of cannabis in early Judaism... would inevitably have included it in the [Christian] mixtures."

    Mr Bennett suggests those anointed with the oils used by Jesus were "literally drenched in this potent mixture... Although most modern people choose to smoke or eat pot, when its active ingredients are transferred into an oil-based carrier, it can also be absorbed through the skin".

    Quoting the New Testament, Mr Bennett argues that Jesus anointed his disciples with the oil and encouraged them to do the same with other followers. This could have been responsible for healing eye and skin diseases referred to in the Gospels.

    "If cannabis was one of the main ingredients of the ancient anointing oil... and receiving this oil is what made Jesus the Christ and his followers Christians, then persecuting those who use cannabis could be considered anti-Christ," Mr Bennett concludes.

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    When anyone uses High Times as a credible source, one has to wonder what "Duncan Campbell in Los Angeles" is doing with all his time....
     
  2. EddieGriffin

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    Why do I get the feeling that this is just an excuse for potheads to justify smoking weed?

    "Hey man, you should stop doing mar1juana. It's illeagal and buying drugs funds terrorism:rolleyes: ."

    "Dude, Jesus was a stoner. WWJD. He'd say 'pass me a joint my son.'"

    Not that I have anything against pot. I'm just saying.
     
  3. mateo

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    "Its a fact. F-A-C-T fact."
    "Oh..."


    worst ad campaign ever.
     
  4. Michael19P

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    Just curious....how credible is this source? Is it one of those conspiracy theory or crazy left/right wing things? or is it something that actually has some credibility?
     

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