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First Church of Cannabis is Approved in Indiana

posted by CoolHand on Monday April 06 2015, @05:32PM   Printer-friendly
from the better-than-sacramental-wine dept.

"gewg_" writes:

AlterNet reports

In a classic case of "unintended consequences", the recently signed Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) in Indiana may have opened the door for the establishment of the First Church of Cannabis in the Hoosier State.

While Governor Mike Pence (R) was holding a signing ceremony for the bill allowing businesses and individuals to deny services to gays on religious grounds or values, paperwork for the First Church of Cannabis Inc. was being filed with the Secretary of State's office, reports RTV6.

Church founder Bill Levin announced on his Facebook page that the church's registration has been approved, writing, "Status: Approved by Secretary of State of Indiana - "Congratulations your registration has been approved!" Now we begin to accomplish our goals of Love, Understanding, and Good Health."

Levin is currently seeking $4.20 donations towards his non-profit church.

 
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  • (Score: 3, Funny) by kaszz on Monday April 06 2015, @05:59PM

    by kaszz (4211) on Monday April 06 2015, @05:59PM (#167059) Journal

    Does this mean that businesses may deny to service those that aren't practicing Church of Cannabis? Thus if you don't smoke you won't be allowed to eat? :D

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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday April 06 2015, @06:02PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Monday April 06 2015, @06:02PM (#167062)

    As proof of membership you have to present your blunt at the door!

  • (Score: 3, Interesting) by looorg on Monday April 06 2015, @06:14PM

    by looorg (578) on Monday April 06 2015, @06:14PM (#167065)

    Isn't a more interesting question this; will you be able to toke up everywhere? After all if they say no isn't that an infringement of your rights?

    • (Score: 1, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Monday April 06 2015, @06:27PM

      by Anonymous Coward on Monday April 06 2015, @06:27PM (#167073)

      Somehow I don't think if these people were denied their rights, it would make the conservatives angry enough to give them almost a million dollars, it's too open and welcoming a group of people.

    • (Score: 2) by kaszz on Monday April 06 2015, @07:55PM

      by kaszz (4211) on Monday April 06 2015, @07:55PM (#167134) Journal

      Denying access because you don't smoke or drink etc. Certainly is an infringement on anyones right.

      • (Score: 2) by kaszz on Tuesday April 07 2015, @12:14AM

        by kaszz (4211) on Tuesday April 07 2015, @12:14AM (#167259) Journal

        Sure but is it legal?