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Jesus was almost certainly a cannabis user and an early proponent of the medicinal properties
\nof the drug, according to a study of scriptural texts published this month. The study suggests
\nthat Jesus and his disciples used the drug to carry out miraculous healings.The anointing oil
\nused by Jesus and his disciples contained an ingredient called kaneh-bosem which has since
\nbeen identified as cannabis extract, according to an article by Chris Bennett in the drugs magazine,
\nHigh Times, entitled Was Jesus a Stoner? The incense used by Jesus in ceremonies also contained
\na cannabis extract, suggests Mr Bennett, who quotes scholars to back his claims.
\n“There can be little doubt about a role for cannabis in Judaic religion,” Carl Ruck, professor
\nof classical mythology at Boston University said. Referring to the existence of cannabis in anointing
\noils used in ceremonies, he added: “Obviously the easy availability and long-established tradition of
\ncannabis in early Judaism _ would inevitably have included it in the [Christian] mixtures.”<\/p>\n
Mr Bennett suggests those anointed with the oils used by Jesus were “literally drenched
\nin this potent mixture _ Although most modern people choose to smoke or eat pot, when<\/p>\n
its active ingredients are transferred into an oil-based carrier, it can also be absorbed through
\nthe skin”. Quoting the New Testament, Mr Bennett argues that Jesus anointed his disciples
\nwith the oil and encouraged them to do the same with other followers. This could have been
\nresponsible for healing eye and skin diseases referred to in the Gospels.<\/p>\n
“If cannabis was one of the main ingredients of the ancient anointing oil _ and receiving
\nthis oil is what made Jesus the Christ and his followers Christians, then persecuting those
\nwho use cannabis could be considered anti-Christ,” Mr Bennett concludes.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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