First Church of Cannabis

[*michaelsean*]

(06-13-2015, 07:37 AM)WhoDeyWho Wrote: You obviously don't understand the fundamental purpose of RFRA laws.  The first amendment establishes our freedom of religion.  In the case it conflicts with law the government has the burden of proof.   They have the burden of showing a compelling interest otherwise their laws would trump and trample on the first amendment, which would render it meaningless.

We don't have to justify our religious beliefs.  They have to justify why we shouldn't be able to act on them.

"This chapter may not be construed to affect, interpret, or in any way address the Establishment Clause."

I didn't say the government didn't have to prove their compelling interest, or if I did I didn't mean to.

Again, this is a defense.  Theoretically you are trying to convince a jury why whatever marijuana crime you are charged with isn't really a crime in your situation.  That being it is part of your religious beliefs.  If your religious beliefs began yesterday, a jury may not buy it.