Possession of Marijuana for Religious Beliefs

[FinShaggy]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Texas

I'm almost positive I can get Marijuana legalized in Texas with my court case. This research was done in one night, and will be added to gradually, to make it more airtight.

Can you please take a look at this (or send it to an attorney who will) and tell me what you think.
The police came into my house without a warrant.
Marijuana is my sacrament (as can be proven in a court of law, shown below)
They broke into my house, stole my sacrament, and pulled guns on me, arrested me and a friend, threatened to "slam" me. And let my friends case go off free already. We got misdemeanor possession charges.
All without stating who they were, without having a warrant, and without probable cause.

Here are some cases that are specifically related to my case
And that would be helpful after demanding a trial in Common Law court.

United States v. Ballard (1944)
Justice William O. Douglas stated:"They may not be put to the proof of their religious doctrines or beliefs."
Meaning, I shouldn't have to prove a damn thing. But I will anyways.

Lemon v. Kurtzman, 91 S. Ct. 2105 (1971)
The rulings made here were violated. The police had no warrant, and therefore no secular purpose. And have entangled themselves in my religion since I was a child at 14 years old.
1) the government action must have a secular purpose;
2) its primary purpose must not be to inhibit or to advance religion;
3) there must be no excessive entanglement between government and religion.

McDaniel v. Paty (197
They are taking away my fundamental rights.
Life: They wish to take my time
Liberty: They wish to infringe on my religious freedoms, and put me in a cage for loving a flower
The Pursuit of Happiness: Any effort I make with my religion is squashed by authority. And in effect, squashing me.

Church of Lukumi Babalu Ave., Inc. v. Hialeah, 113 S. Ct. 2217 (1993)
They ruled that the religious sacrifice of animals, is no different than hunting. And it is unconstitutional to consider the two different.
If that is true. Why is tobacco, alcohol, nutmeg, tea, coffee, energy drinks and even corn, and wheat (it has food and industrial uses) allowed to be grown and used legally while marijuana is not. This is unconstitutional.
And I will prove in court that it is unconstitutional to consider using Marijuana "worse", "different", or "more dangerous" than using alcohol, tobacco, or nutmeg, by saying:
"I've been high since before I wrote this case, while I researched and wrote it, and I've been high the whole time I've been in this courtroom."

Their only defense left will be the money going to Mexico. And there are plenty of ways to prove that has nothing to do with the trial.

ESA v. Rylander (2001)
We do not even have to define a supreme being, I do connect Shiva when smoking. But that doesn't have to be specified, or important.

YFZ Ranch VS The State of Texas (200
This ruling IN TEXAS, says that they were not allowed to come into my house, for any reason, no matter WHAT they thought was going on.
They were UNWARRANTED, and it was an illegal search and seizure.

And this, from 2005:
Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code CHAPTER 110. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
I refuse to participate in the drug war my state is involved in, but they force me to. And I refuse to have not only my religion but my life substantially burdened by law enforcement, probation, and everyone else.

Plus there are around 15-100< people (That I spoke to from the age of 14 to 18 which was the time of my arrest): Probation officers, Correctional Officers, Psychologists, Therapists in and out of jail, Peers, and Elders that can, on the stand, say that it was part of my religion. I even yelled it as I was brought into detention centers, and spoke to people about it for months as I was imprisoned. They made talking about religion against the rules in my pod because of me. They'll remember.

There are tons of posts of mine on the internet regarding my religious reverence for Marijuana.

There should be a record of my asking for a Rig Veda (My religious Texts) in the County Jail. And possibly record of something about it in the Juvenile detention center. Definitely could get some good words from my required therapist there.

But with all of this on my side, do you think I could legalize Marijuana in my county? Or maybe the state, if I go the the supreme court of Texas? This is a violation of rights that happens daily, and the statute NEEDS to be reviewed, and added to. At least in Texas, one of the biggest admitted habitual marijuana smoking states in America.

Also I would like to add.

I am, and WAS an ordained minister before the time of my arrest.

And when arrested we had a philosophical book explaining how religious sacraments are taken. "Food of the gods"

The police saw this book, and talked to us about it.
They could have read some passages, and spoke calmly about what religious sacraments were taking place, but instead they slandered my faith to my face.
I am a medical patient of Marijuana in another state.
In one state I am allowed to use it to heal, in Texas (My home state, the best state, the best COUNTRY) it is used by the government to impair my religion.

Texas means "Friends/Allies", not "Corrupted Justice"...What happened to "Blind" Justice?

[PTPD22]

You are one of those people who are the reason I laugh when I hear claims that chronic use of chronic doesn't cause brain impairment.

I hope the state Supreme Court takes your case. I'd love to have a youtube video of your oral arguments. Good luck with your crusade.

[jk]

You do realize what the Rig Veda is, right? If so, please explain what it is.

Do you practice the Hindu religion?

If so, describe how MJ is used in your religion (Hindu).

and you are an ordained minister in the Hindu religion? I have never heard of a Hindu minister. Just how were you ordained in the Hindu religion?

[FinShaggy]

Yes I know hat the Rig Veda is.

I practice Hindu to an extent, but I have a very varied belief sytem. I discovered when I was young that no religion is "right", but many have very good moral teachings, and information about the world and society.

I smoke Marijuana in reverence to Shiva.
When I smoke marijuana the chemical THC is LITERALLY the plants ay of COMMUNICATING with me, as all plants communicate through chemical signals(ex:Poison=Go Away Sugar=eat me, spread my seed, THC=Shiva's message) and this plant represents Shiva.
Without the ingestion of Marijuana I am completely cut off from communication with my god.
Like if you told a Christian they couldn't pray, or ask for courage from god anymore.

No I am not a ordained Hindu minister, I am Ordained with the Universal Life Church. They accept any religion, and were started by a guy that couldn't even read. Religious books, and differences meant nothing to him. So the church accepts any creed.

[jk]

=FinShaggy;607377]Yes I know hat the Rig Veda is.

I practice Hindu to an extent, but I have a very varied belief sytem. I discovered when I was young that no religion is "right", but many have very good moral teachings, and information about the world and society.

well, then if smoking pot was actually a tenet of the Hindu religion, it would do you know good because you have clearly stated you are not a follower of Hinduism which is what it would take to be able to claim a right to smoke pot based on your religion.

I smoke Marijuana in reverence to Shiva.

well, since Shiva is a Hindu deity, if you do not practice Hinduism, it is meaningless.

When I smoke marijuana the chemical THC is LITERALLY the plants ay of COMMUNICATING with me, as all plants communicate through chemical signals(ex:Poison=Go Away Sugar=eat me, spread my seed, THC=Shiva's message) and this plant represents Shiva.

to the sugar comment; any idea what "Doll's Eyes" is? Bushman's poison?

Without the ingestion of Marijuana I am completely cut off from communication with my god.

sorry but that is not part of the Hindu religion which makes no difference anyway since you are not Hindu.

Like if you told a Christian they couldn't pray, or ask for courage from god anymore.

Um, no, it isn't anything like that.

No I am not a ordained Hindu minister, I am Ordained with the Universal Life Church.

Yet you are claiming a right to use marijuana based on (improperly construed) Hindu practices. That really defeats your claim to need to use marijuana. and it is good that you are not an ordained Hindu minister because they do not have ministers. It would be a lonely existence for you.

They accept any religion, and were started by a guy that couldn't even read. Religious books, and differences meant nothing to him. So the church accepts any creed.

I guess that makes them not actually a religion then, doesn't it? Since the Universal Life Church accepts followers of all faiths into their fold, they have removed themselves from being a religion by having no actual beliefs themselves but seem to simply be a place for any religious person to come to. I guess you could say they are the religion of no religion.

You appear to be a member of the I will do and say anything to be able to smoke my pot religion. or in other words: Pot is my religion.

[FinShaggy]

First off, you don't have to be Hindu to observe their gods or rituals. Most Hindi's don't.

Second, if you knew anything about the law (or if you had actually read the original post), you would know that I don't have to prove anything about my religion. I just have to prove that it is legal to smoke weed religiously.

And the ULC accept every religions doctrine, that is it's doctrine. You do not have to give up your faith to become ordained, you keep your doctrine, and are ordained in their books.

[Disagreeable]

Since the IRS does not recognize ministers of the Universal Life Church, I doubt any other government agency will either. Your post sounds like you were ummm practicing.

[jk]

FinShaggy;607429]First off, you don't have to be Hindu to observe their gods or rituals. Most Hindi's don't.

simply observing their rights or gods means you do not have the right to claim a religious exemption or accommodation based on anything in that religion. It must be your faith for it to mean anything. Observing another religions gods or rituals would be like a Jew celebrating Christmas. He can have a great time but it really doesn't mean anything to him because that is not part of his religious beliefs.

Second, if you knew anything about the law (or if you had actually read the original post), you would know that I don't have to prove anything about my religion. I just have to prove that it is legal to smoke weed religiously.

You have to prove you have an earnest devotion to the religion you are claiming gives you the right to do what you seek. So far you have failed to do so so you will not be allowed to smoke pot based on your argument.

And the ULC accept every religions doctrine, that is it's doctrine. You do not have to give up your faith to become ordained, you keep your doctrine, and are ordained in their books.

as I said; they are the religion of non-religion. You cannot toss everybody together and claim they are one religion because the dogma for each religion is unique to that religion. If they are a member of the ULC, they cannot be a member of another religion. If you do not follow the dogma of the Hindu religion, you are not Hindu. If you follow the dogma of the ULC, you are not following the dogma of the Hindu.