Hmmmm does this open the door to any group, under the guise of religion, that wants to include illegal drugs into their relgious practices?
Let's just hope it doesn't open the door to "religious" groups who's stated goal is to convert us or kill us.
I'd say so. Libertarians across the nation should be weeping with joy at this.
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.
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.
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.
Well, it is illegal to give alcohol to minors, but in many churches kids get wine at communion.
Did you ever notice that guise and guile are kissing cousins?
I am so happy to finally be able to celebrate the Church of Sudafed! 15 boxes please, Meth is our GOD!
Oh, yeah, and did I tell you about the sacrament of the Tuesday night Poker Game, legality shmegality!
This is not about Religion it is about faith.
It would seem so.....I can see a rash of converts to newly founded churches.
Libertarians will love this.