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Church and cannabis are joining forces in a growing number of spiritual communities across the U.S., testing the limits of religious freedom and federal weed laws. From Elevationists in Colorado to sacred smoke ceremonies in Michigan, Pot Culture investigates the rising spiritual movement to make cannabis a sacrament.
They said it was legal, but forgot to mention the local bans, zoning traps, and phantom policies blocking access at every corner. This is the real face of fake legalization, from small town shutdowns to legal gray zones that keep cannabis just out of reach.
Weed is getting cheaper but it’s not a win. Behind those $49 ounces and $2 prerolls is an industry bleeding out. Overproduction, bad policy, and corporate greed are killing quality, crushing independents, and leaving consumers with less than they bargained for. This isn’t a correction. It’s collapse.
The Ann Arbor Hash Bash, held annually since 1972, symbolizes the ongoing fight for cannabis rights and culture. Headlined by Tommy Chong in 2025, it embodies protest and celebration against restrictive drug laws. The event attracts diverse generations, emphasizing the fight for freedom and autonomy amid the commercialization of cannabis culture.
Michigan has outpaced California as the top cannabis market in the U.S. by sales volume. Discover the factors driving this shift and what it means for the industry in our latest article
