Must I Give My Address?

PurePowerPrincess · Cannabis Sacrament Minister Joined: 02 Dec 2004 Posts: 3

I am interested in becoming a member of the THC Ministry. Being able to protect myself from persecution would be nice. To joing though, I am asked to provide my address. Is this necessary? I do not want my address to be public information and I do not want police or government authorities to come knocking on my door with handcuffs. Call me paranoid, but I have a lot to lose if I were sent to prison. So the questions are, Do I have to give my address?? If so , is it safe?

**Fyrefly1** · Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2004 6:05 am Post subject:

I don't think so...
Try and join w/o your address....
Even if you gave your addy the administrator here is very good...he would never give it out and it would be protected, I'm sure!
Joe

Anyway....welcome!
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Lilli · Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2004 6:23 am Post subject:

The database is kept in Amsterdam and off American shores so noone can access it. It is safe and I think necessary tho as youll want to be legaly registered here. Just as its important to use your real name and address on your ordination papers. It is a secure site. And welcome to the Ministry.
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**Mystic Power** · Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2004 9:18 am Post subject:

Hi PurePowerPrincess...

The membership database is not only off-shore, it's also off-line to protect us from any snooping.

The reason it's important for you to have your info straight is in case you need to use your proof of Ministry/membership as part of your religious defense against prosecution.

I've been vocal and out of the cannabis closet for years:

http://cannabisconsumers.org/gallery.php?gal_id=80

I think my DEA file reads: [MOSTLY HARMLESS]

Laughing

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RogerChristie · Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2004 10:17 am Post subject: Security options

Hello PurePowerPrincess,

Aloha. Welcome to the THC Ministry. Thanks for the good question about your security via this website.

Everyone has their own 'personal safety radar' and I respect it completely. Please listen to your own instincts, they are your 'God voice' advising you and helping you to survive on this beautiful and troubled planet.

Joining this ministry is a pro-active thing. It's for those who are a bit more bold than most in these interesting times. We're making a stand and we're proud of it.

We have zero interest in collecting anyone's home address for any reason. As a matter of fact, maybe we will eliminate that 'address question' from our registration area just for the very reason that concerns you. Mahalo! :-}

I suggest that if you are concerned IN ANY WAY about signing-up with us that you DON'T do it. I have purposely directed people to the Universal Life Church so that they could become ordained online and start to build their own religious 'defense to prosecution' WITHOUT being linked to the THC Ministry. It's kind of a generic way to begin that has zero connection to anything 'cannabis', but would still have some value as a religious defense for a cannabis charge. (Did I explain that OK?)

All of us need to remember that the internet is somewhat 'public'. It's an electronic record of a new kind that can probably be accessed by the military, or hackers who have no manners.

By the way, yes you CAN join and fill-out our form without giving your address. Take it one comfortable step at a time, PPP. You can always do more, but you can't do less, if you know what I mean.

Thanks for bringing it up!

All the best to you,

Roger

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Stokes · Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2004 8:30 pm Post subject: Re: Security options

Romadon · Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2004 10:51 pm Post subject:

PurePowerPrincess · Cannabis Sacrament Minister Joined: 02 Dec 2004 Posts: 3

Thank you all for answering my question. I have been doing some research and have registered with THC Ministry. I am one step closer to being able to worship freely.

RogerChristie · Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 2:02 pm Post subject: Ours is a multi-layered defense

Hello there,

Aloha. Our religious defense to prosecution is a multi-layered thing, built by ordainment, membership, licensing, etc. The more layers you have, the better you can demonstrate your case to anyone, or any court. The more layers of authentic documents you possess IN ADDITION TO YOUR SINCERITY = the easier path to walk for the rest of your life.

ULC is a very powerful and extremely convenient place to begin the journey into ministerial 'legitimacy' in the eyes of the law. Of course, ordainment is between you and God, first and formost. John 15:16.

Demonstrating your ordainment to men, however, is often best accomplished with convincing and official documents. It's part of your 'religious resume'. The better and the bigger your religious resume, the easier time you will have in proving yourself to friends, family, community or law enforcement, and especially to a jury of Bible-reading 'peers'.

ULC ordainment alone is a basic way to go in demonstrating your legitimacy. It's not enough for most people, in my opinion, in the face of our many would-be persecutors.

Ever hear of the military term, "an overwhelming show of force"? Be magnificent and excellent in your crafting of legitimacy and recognition for cannabis sacrament. Mahalo ke akua.

Love, Roger

Stokes · Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 8:10 pm Post subject:

I'm beginning to get a grasp on the "truth" of the matter.

Thank you, Romadon and Roger

Stokes smash

............................ kissass

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