Can you tell me how the Rastafarian religion teaches Marijuana use?
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Rastafarianism views Marijuana as a sacrament used in religious ceremonies, and it is seen as a means of gaining close communion with God. According to Rastafarian teaching, the biblical figure Mary Magdalene was an advocate of Marijuana use, and that its consumption provides divine insight and spiritual enlightenment. This belief is expressed in the famous Nyahbinghi call-and-response prayer which incorporates marijuana references to induce a spiritual atmosphere through mind alteration.
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Can you tell me how the Rastafarian religion teaches Marijuana use?
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Rastafarian beliefs regarding marijuana use are based on the spiritual and medicinal uses of the plant. Cannabis is sacred to Rastafarians, as they consider it to be a gift from Jah, or God. It is believed to facilitate meditation in seeking spiritual enlightenment and is used in religious ceremonies and rites of passage. They view its consumption as an expression of freedom that allows them to connect with their cultural identity, remember their African roots, and celebrate life. Additionally, Rastafari views the potential negative effects associated with marijuana usage such as addiction or psychosis not necessarily within the user themselves but rather due to misuse caused by colonial oppression.
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Can you tell me how the Rastafarian religion teaches Marijuana use?