Ganja and kindred

AnarchoHeathen · 14時間前

As you can tell there are strong opinions on the subject, and the search function could have answered this question quite thoroughly.

However since you're here...

The idea has been kicked around, both academically and here on the sub, that our ancestors may have used mind altering substances in some rituals. A basic knowledge of religions contemporary to the elder heathen ways, shows that the use of substances such as mushrooms was not uncommon. However there remains no evidence that the elder heathens did so.

I maintain that their can be a place for Marijuana (also "ganja"? Really? Is this middle school?) or psilocybin, or even DMT, in heathen ritualistic practice. However if you are using any of these substances recreationally they cease to be ritualistic in nature, and thus the experience ceases to have any communal value whatsoever. The only person who should be using such a substance, in a religious context, is the Spaekona. That person should only be using it in a ritual sense, and only to benefit the community. To do otherwise would be to rob the community of the insight gained and cheapen the thing.

That said you don't need permission to smoke weed. You're a grown-up, or at least old enough to find a way to do what you want, don't seek out justification just own it and be you, it'll be easier that way.

metalheade · 15時間前

Yeah most of the people in this religion are fairly socially conservative, at least around these parts. I personally don't care, and I smoke in my free time, so I don't look upon it like some infernal horrible trashy thing like some other voices around here.

FusRoDuuh · 16時間前

I myself don't really care until someone uses religious practices as an excuse to get high. Sure, drinking is pretty well noted in heathenry, but so is wine in Christianity.

When it gets to be like how many (though certainly not all) people have converted to Rastafarianism for the sole purpose of having a "religious freedom" to smoke pot, then its a problem. Its cheapening of the religion.

Other than that, keep any and all illegal activities off my lawn and I don't care.

permissionjunkie · 13時間前

I have been lurking here for a long time and simply had to make an account to get in on this shitshow. OP the heathens I know and interact with are nothing like some members of this board. We will smoke often at blot or after. We don’t do it as a part of our faith we do it as part of being grown ass adults who can make their own decisions.

MediumSizedDipper · 15時間前

This seems like a question for whoever is organizing the moot you want to attend, or the kindred you want to join. Also: while a lot of heathens drink alcohol at events, there are plenty of alcohols that don't use hops. Mead, for instance....

m0rgaine · 11時間前

I smoke marijuana, mostly for medical use. Most people in my state don't seem to mind when I tell them it's for my chronic pain and nausea, but some do (medical marijuana is legal here). I use it responsibly so I don't drive under the influence or around children or anything like that. I've never felt the need to get high before praying or making offerings or going to a public place. I keep it personal. So I don't really think it's anyone else's business. If they ask me about it, I'll be honest, but I'm likely not going to go out of my way to inform people about it. The way I see it, if a potential friend or kindred has a huge problem with it, that's a serious indication that they're inflexible and narrow-minded, and therefore not someone that I want to be associated with.

PinkJazzTrancers · 16時間前

I think you are looking for /r/Rastafari

Gubben_Bill · 8時間前

I'm not sure how the answer to your question spiraled down to someone talking about od'ing on 400 tons of weed, just so they can be technically correct (if you drink too much water you can also die). As long as your not talking about passing a bong instead of a horn during a blot. If it's for the social time before or after... just ask. Besides, by the time a kindred has you over for a blot, you should know their views on smoking weed. Let them know your allergies to hops and maybe even bring some mead with you (chances are they will have mead) . Normally after the blot, before or after the meal is when we tend to smoke pipes or cigars, this would be a good time to request smoking at a future event. Don't bring it on the hosts property without prior permission.

VirtuallyJon · 14時間前

Ultimately how you choose to worship is up to you. If you are part of a kindred that are opposed to such things, then be respectful and don't light up at gatherings etc. However, how you choose to worship on your own time is up to you. This is a reconstructed religion that has next to ZERO primary sources. Most of those "primary" ones come from post-chrisitanizion so we have to view them through that filter. We do the best we can.

aleglad · 15時間前

Stoners are always trying to justify their drug habit. It really pisses me off when they hide behind religion to do it, particularly mine. Seriously, fuck off.

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