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January 6, 2003

Jesus was a hippy.

by Feòrag

A study of scripture published this month claims that Jesus healed the sick by using cannabis. The anointing oil used by Jesus and his disciples contained an ingredient called kaneh-bosem which has since been identified as cannabis extract, according to an article by Chris Bennett in the drugs magazine, High Times, entitled Was Jesus a Stoner? The incense used by Jesus in ceremonies also contained a cannabis extract, suggests Mr Bennett, who quotes scholars to back his claims.

The use of cannabis-based anointing oils in ancient Judaism is already well established. Jesus 'healed using cannabis' - The Guardian, 6th January 2003.

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