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The service opened with "Rev. Ev." playing a
political speech on tape by an unnamed major politician who is in
turn quoting Thomas Jefferson, while addressing an audience in this
modern era; saying: "In no way, is this a Christian nation!"
Then to coincide with "Reverend Evan's Agenda
of intergrating various lifestyles and cultures and various
religions; he played a couple selections from a CD of
singer/songwriter "Dar Williams". The first song is called: "The
Christians & The Pagans" which merge metaphors of the supposed
family life of the songwriter about her Christian and her Pagan
relatives sitting down at the same table together; just like the
Apostles of the man we call Jesus: Peter the Jew, and Paul the
"Gentile" "Greek" sitting together at a "Gentile" feast.
The second song, also by "Dar Williams"
called: "The Pointless, Yet Poignant Crisis of a Co-ed"; depicts the
story of a lady who once ran a "Hemp Liberation League"; but found
that `every time the group would meet, everyone would light up' and
get nothing done. It seemed the true message, went over all the
"Pothead's" heads.
Then "John de A.R.K. (Almost Road Kill); the
recent "Accordion Playing Addition to Boulder"; played the Accordion
for us. Formerly a Cornell University Lab Researcher - who studied
Diseases of Insects; eventually was struck by a moving vehicle;
hence the name A.R.K. (Almost Road Kill). Upon his rehabilitation
he no longer had the capacity required to continue his research; and
relocated to Boulder where his children live.
As a "PK" (preacher's kid) child himself;
his father was a minister, so John was raised as an Organist in
several churches. Now he plays religious hymns in the form of a
Gospel Rock Blues with a Bob Dylan and Dr. John mixed vocal style.
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During each Service a different object is
Some people just thank the people of the
Discussion of going "Public" in the "Media"
Still others use the session as a
"Rev. Ev" was noted saying to the "Born-Again
"A-Josh" spoke: It is such a shame that the man we
passed around to indicate who has the floor to speak at that moment
of possessing the object, ie: a walking staff, a Large Native
American Peacepipe, a precious fist-size stone, or an arrowhead,
etc...
"H-Church" for just existing and being the most "Down to Earth"
Church they've attended, ever. Some bring up political matters;
everything from the atrocities that have been done to the Native
American, to the present involvement of the American Government in
the massive genocide of the "Timorese" people. Some speak of the
right to worship and alter our consciousness level however we choose
whether we are: "Sacred Herb Church" people, "Church of the Sacred
Herb of Durango" people, "Rastafarian Church" people, or the "Peyote
Church of the Native American" people.
and on the "Internet" to influence an argument in "U.S. Supreme
Court" about the "Separation of Church and State"; arises. Some
hoping, aside from seeking rights for the 4 Churches; that the
question of: "What the `Hell' is the `Christian Right'
doing in the `Republican Party' ?!!!!"; will become a National
Issue.
"Narcotics Anonymous" meeting and discuss how long they've been clean from such
extreme drugs such as: Heroin, Methamphetamines and Crack with the
one exception in their testimony; that Marijuana is the one mild
"Godsend" for someone so used to "altered states of consciousness"
for so long. It is a non-dangerous medication for a former "Suicide
Junkie!" And the Congregation receives them all well, and makes
them all feel welcome.
Christian" friends advocated by "Born-Again Mick": "Although it
seems with the exception of discussion of "Christianity"; there
are a large number of Pagans in this group of people, who've
rebelled against their Christian upbringing, because of all the lies
they claim they've been taught; and to the fact of the
"Murderous" "Crusades," incited by the "Catholic Church," so long
ago, and the way the "Missionaries" continue to destroy the
"Native and Ancestral Cultures" of other people, and force them to
accept "Jesus through the eyes of the Church."
now call "Jesus"; is a most misunderstood man. There might be more
respect for him than for the Church if the people were to understand
that the man known as "Jesus" and "The Christian Church"; are two
totally separate entities from each other. "Jesus" had no intention
in starting a church; "Paul" did. "Jesus" intended to restore the
"Kingdom of God" by liberating "Judea" from the "Roman Empire".
But that's another story entirely.
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The one thing that seems to have become
An Anonymous Charity was conducted; some
Certainly the controversial subject of
The Congregation is quite cooperative with
The amount of the "Sacred Herb" is regulated
So in the end each person receives one or
"Ritual" is passing around a big "Smudge Stick" of "Sage" and
blessing one's self in each one's own individual way; usually by
waving it around the body in symbolic ways. This "Ritual" was
naturally acquired by the crowd purely accidentally.
needy people received some monetary aide and the remainder went to
rent.
sharing the "Holy Sacrament of Marijuana" is usually an "Unspoken
Given", to the people on the outside; but it has actually grown to
be much more sacred under the ministry of "Reverend Evan". People
would bless themselves and the pipe upon smoking from it; silently
praying for a moment in each their own way; holding it out in front
of them, over their heads.
all the preliminaries of the service and patiently wait for the
segment of the service of the "Holy Sacrament" which is performed
casually while other people speak. Generally only about 5 Grams of
Marijuana is shared either in the form of a large "Peacepipe" or a
couple of "Joints" (Marijuana Cigarettes) passed around the large
circle.
sort of automatically according to the number of people attending
and according to how many people pitch in to fill a bowl or roll a
joint. The level of quality of the herb is what people around here
call "Schwag". It is a low potency strain of "Marijuana". It is
used out of respect for others. Some people have allergic
reactions to high potency "Marijuana". Certainly we don't want
to hurt anyone. The second reason is; it is economical.
"Schwag" quality which is sometimes referred to as "Dirt"; is
"dirt cheap."
sometimes two "hits" or "breaths" off the "Sacred Herb". It is
simply a "Ritual of Respect," toward the "Herb"; and is not used in
Church to intoxicate people. Everyone knows it may be used
recreationally on their own time during their daily lives.
So there is no reason to abuse it in "H-Church".
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(The following conjecture an argument about "Holy Sacrament"; is
derived from the discussions which occurred within the last few *
services.)
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Just as during "Communion" in the "Christian
Churches"; where people take one sip of an "Alcoholic Wine" to
represent the awareness of "Christ's Lifeblood"; they do not drink
to intoxicate themselves at that time. Yet those people may use
"Alcohol" in their daily lives.
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And to indicate that the "Sacred Herb Church"
While in the many "Christian Churches" the
The "Public" has been conditioned by
The only reason Alcohol is legal today; is
But it is a different world today,
Finally, the argument over the use of
is of a "Higher Order" and more responsible than the common
"Christian Churches": They do not, knowingly administer the "Sacred
Herb" to anyone under the age of Eighteen. Also they specifically
announce in each service that no-one under the age of Eighteen may
partake in sacrament. The announcement would only be waived if the
"Reverend" recognized everyone in the Circle and all being adult).
have been known to administer "Alcoholic Wine" to children well
under Eighteen during communion. This is outright negligent to
expose youngsters physically and internally; to a life threatening
drug. Even just a sip can encourage "Alcoholism" somewhere down
along the road of their lives. A Child's Innocence and Freedom is
important to people of the "Sacred Herb Church."
"Government" to view "Marijuana" as "Very Negative"; and certainly
it may have Its downsides if abused, but the fact of the matter is:
the "unjustifiably legal substance" of "Alcohol" has destroyed more
lives and more families than Marijuana ever has or ever could.
that too many people were being murdered in Gang Wars of the 30's,
during "Prohibition"; and that it would put an end to "Mob Control"
of the Alcohol trade and finally the Government could tax it for
their own benefit.
because the "Mob" that is controlling the "Drug War" of today; is our own U.S. Government. They can't stop it because it commands too much
"Power" and "Money". If America even simply stepped out of this
"War"; it would weaken Its International Status among the many
"Elite International Organizations."
"Industrial Hemp" to produce Paper, Clothing and Flour for Food;
where the "THC" (the Medicinal Quality of "Pot") is absolutely
absent; would threaten the "Lumber", "Cotton", "Flour" and "Textile"
industries with competition. Certainly the Unions wont like this and
the Government would have to recognize these unions (especially if
they were run by "Organized Crime Mobs"). It's an issue of "Money,"
"Big Business" and "Power"; not an issue of "Morals" and "Drug
Abuse," as our Government Leaders would like us to believe.
( Power is determined by how much Money one has the ability to
spend and command. More Money at one's disposal = More Power.) The
money they are spending is usually other peoples' money; Taxpayers
money.
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"Reverend Evan" announces that he must step
"Reverend Evan" has exposed himself as being
These parents are representing the "Family
Maybe there should be an argument about the
In a court decision; the custody of "Evan's
When she was with her father "Evan"; she was never under the
influence of Marijuana or any daily prescribed drugs; and she was
happy and healthy. This has caused a separation between Evan and
his wife.
What has caused any possible problems with
"Reverend Evan" says that his daughter is
So "Rev. Ev." will step down as soon as we
down from his post by the time the "H-Church" goes public again;
projected for April 20, 1997 at 4:20 in the afternoon (which
Translates to 4/20 at 4:20 P.M. :: 420 being a Police Penal code
used to describe Marijuana use; adopted by the Hippies and
Churchgoers long ago.)
the "Victim of D.A.R.E. persecution mentioned at "H-Church" and by
the media in the summer. As the story goes; "Reverend Evan" is a
Registered Nurse who had a `bout with Methamphetamines in his
past but is now clean of that. He continues to use Marijuana. Then
Parents of children at the same school "Evan's" daughter attended;
found out about his past and present involvements and brought
charges of "Negligence" upon him.
Organization": "D.A.R.E." - A right wing parent organization; to
keep kids off drugs, (which is a great cause) but is influenced by
the agendas of the "CNP" - the Coalition for National Politics.
Which is in actuality; the Christian Right of the Republican Party.
Separation between Home and State. (I mean a real effective one!)
daughter was awarded to a "D.A.R.E." family on the premises that
the "Girl's" exposure to a father who uses Marijuana has caused her
"Attention Deficit Disorder" and "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder" so
now they have her under psychiatric observation at her foster home
under the influence of prescribed psychiatric drugs on a daily
basis.
the "Girl", has to be from her being removed from her parents.
most important to him than anyone or anything. He must appear in
court in the state of Montana to fight for the custody of his
daughter. It would be bad publicity for the "H-Church" to have a
Leader involved in a "Drug Oriented" case.
appear publicly.
The Hippie Underground Valentine's Bash.
Many "H-Church" folk were there especially the younger Hippies from
Central Park Summer Church. There was a huge Vegetarian feast, live
entertainment by three local musical groups; and of course a Drum
Circle was created.
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Interestingly enough the place also had a
"Bridge"; like on a ship or a starship. It was a computer room
equipped with a series of about 6 computers linked together; two of
them being in another part of this 15 room "Hippie Underground
Palace"; which provided hours of entertainment of strategic Video
War Games, for the more "Computer Geek" Intellectual Hippy types.
These are the potentially would-be organizers and brains behind
an Activist Mobilization.
Suddenly, we appear publicly. It was
a gorgeous Summer day in Mid-February. So I walk
across town, through Boulder's "Central Park" and I see some
transient Hippies crashing on the lawn in a circle. Little did they
or I know that when I reached the "H-Church's" indoor meeting place
this week; a posted sign read: "Church in the Park today" in fact in
the exact spot the transients were gathered. Yet it was going to
be a day without Sage.
I met a few "Churchgoers" on the way to the
indoor meeting place yet they didn't seem to appear later in the
park. I wondered if some chose to conduct church indoors while the
rest of us communed in the park.
Interestingly a caravan or convoy of Hippies
evolved starting with meeting of one other Brother exiting the
meeting place. We made our way down to and along Pearl street.
As we came upon "Penny Lane Cafe" a Sister joins us in our walk to
the Park. Shuffling toward the "Pedestrian Mall"; we find the
"Reverend Friendly" collecting himself on the next corner. He joins
our pilgrimage and tells us of the crime report in the local paper
that targeted him for a mugging, which he claims his innocence, yet
ended up incarcerated for 35 days.
We mentioned "Friendly's" arrest earlier
last month and questioned whether it was conspiracy or possibly his
conduct. He did time for a mugging he never committed; he claims;
but remembered having a conversation with the supposed woman victim.
He believes an actual mugging never occurred; and the woman mistook
the "Reverend's" words and she must of thought he was attempting to
mug her.
Well, we continued on across the mall and
encountered some Brothers drumming. "Church in the Park" is the
word; and they followed suit. Another hundred feet and the "Hippie
Wanna-be-s Youth" of Boulder were crowded at the "4:20" brick
planter on "The Mall", and a score of them joined along.
"Hey Bigger Hippie Brother; I think we got us a Convoy!"
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"John de A.R.K." the "H-Church's" resident
With Great Spirit in the Hearts of everyone;
we sat down with the unsuspecting transient Hippies with an
onslaught of about 38 Brothers and Sisters equally mixed this time.
A pleasant surprise to these newcomers and a handful of other first
timers who were so pleased to receive this blessing of this
spiritual gathering of these "Children of the Universe." (These are
people of all ages.)
To our own surprise; "Rev. Ev." and "Rev.
Then the "Reverend Mike Domangue"
"No-one person is the leader here for we are
"Each of us have our part to contribute
"Reverend Mike Domangue" announced the start
"Reverend Friendly" stood up for the first
Then the amused Bicycling Police ride up to
accordionist was "Street Performing" with his squeeze box and chose
to sit this one out.
Michael Marijuana" were not present. Yet in their place was the
original and charismatic "Reverend Michael Domangue"; along with his
version and testimony of why he left the "H-Church" and Boulder
City . He said there was "too much bureaucracy within; and having
Brothers and Sisters bad mouthing each other; creating dissention
into separate groups with personal agendas." The Brotherhood and
Sisterhood was falling apart. "He didn't want to be a Den Mother
for a bunch of Cubscouts and Brownies" ... or something like that.
spoke his usual words, which contrastly opposes "Rev. Ev.'s" and
"Reverend Michael Marijuana's" methods and agenda. It was fresh to
hear the old words of the original philosophy again.
all Brothers and Sisters,together; we all lead !"
into
making this community our sanctuary. This is our once a week
opportunity for spiritual peace together, with our spiritual family
to raise our level of consciousness, while surrounded by a "World of
Babylon and Bureaucracy". We should be together and not separate.
As a family we can support and defend our spiritual practices but
separated and taking aimless paths; will give us no platform to run
on to bring an end to the persecution of our people."
of the "H-Church's" Web Page on the Internet by Wednesday
February 19, 1997. "Reverend Evan" held the responsibility of
getting the Web Page up, but couldn't accomplish this in the
previous months so "Rev. Domangue" completed and initiated the
process. Although the internet address is not yet revealed. The
opportunity arose for anyone to contribute to this Web Page. It
will be up and running but under development for sometime to
come.
time since the Summertime in the hills and spoke his usual message.
"Hear and listen to the small voice within each of us. That is where
you will find God." This is usually a lengthy Sermon.
us laughing and rudely interrupting and saying: "What's up Mike?
How ya' been doin'? This is the first indication of Police
awareness of us this season.
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The Police stayed around for a little while;
Then a few of the younger members got up to
A collection for rent was conducted to pay
It was such a beautiful day that the Circle
"A-Josh" spoke up and verbally attacked "Rev. Mike":
""Reverend Evan" and "Reverend Michael
Marijuana" have an extremely different agenda than you! They speak
of the "Hierarchy" and the Leadership of this Church!
You speak as if "Everybody is One Together!"
watching us and talking to transient onlookers. There seems to be
an undercover Blonde Female Cyclist Cop, donning racing attire:
helmet and spandex clothes; too; who repeatedly returned to
report to the other Cops. This was noticed by people; before,
during and after "H-Church".
speak their messages, all basically referring to the fact that this
is "our way of life and if other people have the right to change
their consciousness with alcohol; then we should have our rights
recognized concerning "Marijuana"!"
for the next month at the Hall.
broke early. The people remained close but in scattered groups. I
walked from group to group and chatted with everyone. Then I
realized the "Inner Circle" were in heavy discussion and joined them
in the middle of their heated words.
"No One Person is to be The Leader!" "Each of us has a part in the
input to contribute!" "We All Teach; and We All Learn!"
"All of Us; is the Minister in the Sacred Herb Church!""
"I hold nothing against them. It is a very
The "Closer Brothers" began discussing plans
difficult and challenging responsibility to keep the "Sacred Herb
Church" running. They took the responsibility from me to hold
services indoors at the Lodge and had to figure out their own ways to continue an Outdoor Tradition inside shelter for the
Winter. This is a "Wilderness Crowd in a Cage!" You Just try
to feed the animals now! I will have a talk with the
"Reverends" anyway!"
to commit a "Test Case" in the "very near future;" to test the
so-called "Waters" of the "Judicial System" and plan a strategy to
bring a conflict about "The Separation between Church and State"
to the level of the Supreme Court. I asked them how do they plan
to do a "Test Case"? "Rev. Mike" and the other "Inners" replied in
unison: "Simply! .... By running a test case!"
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The answer was no explanation. It was quite
(A "Test Case" is to have one or a few of us
"Rev. Mike's" final announcement was: "Church
The Summer Hippie Youth wandered to the Creek
and held a Drum Circle and danced around. An unknown collegiate,
22 year old looking male, of a brown skin, like Indonesian or
similar, with a Drum and a Camera, started photographing everything;
including the Hippies' young children. This concerned me after
hearing the dirt that is going around town about a local "Child
Exploitation" ring. The Photographer's name is: "Suppriano".
He has short dark brown or black hair. Appearing about 140 lbs;
approximately five foot six; slim build; and wearing sunglasses or
prescription lenses.
"Can someone get a positive I.D. on him,
"But please remember, not to accuse anyone
suspicious to me! I didn't like the sound of it; but I didn't
know what to make of it. Although I've heard this talk before;
last Summer.
arrested and the "H-Church's" attorney would see if he could win the
case in the local court; and if so, eventually bring the whole
"H-Church into it and fight all the way to the Supreme Court. So
who's gonna "take the fall?" ...Or are we going to be set up for an
arrest without prior knowledge?)
next Sunday at the Meeting Hall; 2 P.M.!"
please?"
without probable cause!"
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