Holy smoke: A decade later, the First Church of Cannabis still sparks conversation
Ten years ago, Indiana got an unexpected spiritual awakening—complete with incense, music, and a serious conversation about religious freedom and marijuana.
On July 1, 2015, the First Church of Cannabis held its first service in Indianapolis. While no marijuana was actually smoked, the moment sparked national attention and a legal challenge that tested the boundaries of Indiana’s newly enacted Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).
And, if I’m being honest, I might’ve had something to do with it…