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ob1 · 03-23-2007

LOS ANGELES (Associated Press) -- A minister who was arrested on charges of marijuana possession has sued police for $30 million, contending his civil and religious rights were violated because he heads a church that uses pot during worship.

The Rev. Craig X Rubin, 41, is the founder of Temple 420, which holds that pot is a religious herb.

"Our congregation mandates members study the Bible, have faith in God and regularly burn the herb cannabis (The Tree of Life mentioned in the Bible) as sacrament," says the lawsuit filed Wednesday in state court.

Rubin, his son and another man were charged last fall with two felony counts each of selling or transporting marijuana and possessing marijuana for sale.

Rubin's lawsuit contends that last November, an undercover officer joined the Hollywood temple and bought 3 1/2 grams of marijuana "to be used for religious purposes." Five days later, the strip-mall sanctuary was raided by officers, who seized money and marijuana.

Rubin has made several appearances on the Showtime series "Weeds" as the owner of a medical marijuana club. He was ordained in 1990 by the Universal Life Church, which ordains everyone who asks.

The temple has an estimated 400 members who pay a $100 initiation fee and $100 annual dues, enabling them to purchase marijuana for requested donations. Marijuana also is burned during some services. In drug culture, "420" is slang for marijuana.

Calls to Rubin and his attorney were not immediately returned Thursday. A police department spokeswoman declined comment.

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Original Article: COX.net for Omaha - National
Source: COX.net for Omaha

Bud · 03-23-2007

I'd like to see pictures of this congregation.

Thender · 03-23-2007

Probably modeled after the one in "Blast from the Past"

"Don't touch my elavator!"

Flounder · 03-23-2007

I'd love to have a convenience store next door to this church. Being sure to stock up on lots of chips and other foods in case anyone within the congregation had the munchies.

03-23-2007	#1
ob1 Sith Chef Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: May 2005 Location: CBIA Age: 38 Posts: 5,813	[news]-LA Minister Sues Police Over Marijuana Raid at Church LOS ANGELES (Associated Press) -- A minister who was arrested on charges of marijuana possession has sued police for $30 million, contending his civil and religious rights were violated because he heads a church that uses pot during worship. The Rev. Craig X Rubin, 41, is the founder of Temple 420, which holds that pot is a religious herb. "Our congregation mandates members study the Bible, have faith in God and regularly burn the herb cannabis (The Tree of Life mentioned in the Bible) as sacrament," says the lawsuit filed Wednesday in state court. Rubin, his son and another man were charged last fall with two felony counts each of selling or transporting marijuana and possessing marijuana for sale. Rubin's lawsuit contends that last November, an undercover officer joined the Hollywood temple and bought 3 1/2 grams of marijuana "to be used for religious purposes." Five days later, the strip-mall sanctuary was raided by officers, who seized money and marijuana. Rubin has made several appearances on the Showtime series "Weeds" as the owner of a medical marijuana club. He was ordained in 1990 by the Universal Life Church, which ordains everyone who asks. The temple has an estimated 400 members who pay a $100 initiation fee and $100 annual dues, enabling them to purchase marijuana for requested donations. Marijuana also is burned during some services. In drug culture, "420" is slang for marijuana. Calls to Rubin and his attorney were not immediately returned Thursday. A police department spokeswoman declined comment. --- Original Article: COX.net for Omaha - National Source: COX.net for Omaha

03-23-2007	#2
Bud Wanna Bet??? Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Plattsmeth Age: 38 Posts: 9,903	Re: [news]-LA Minister Sues Police Over Marijuana Raid at Church I'd like to see pictures of this congregation. __________________ Time is Short Click Here, Free Naked Ladies 2007 TNTU.net Fantasy NASCAR Champion !!!

03-23-2007	#3
Thender Always riding the ragged edge of disaster. Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: May 2005 Age: 38 Posts: 18,155	Re: [news]-LA Minister Sues Police Over Marijuana Raid at Church Probably modeled after the one in "Blast from the Past" "Don't touch my elavator!" __________________ Two in the mouth is worth one in the bush. 4th place, 2008 TNTU.net college fantasy football... Bud came in 6th...

03-23-2007	#4
Flounder I can't believe I threw up in front of Dean Wormer Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,094	Re: [news]-LA Minister Sues Police Over Marijuana Raid at Church I'd love to have a convenience store next door to this church. Being sure to stock up on lots of chips and other foods in case anyone within the congregation had the munchies.

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