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Entheogens Legalization Act; 29/04/2011
Topic Started: 29 Apr 2011, 08:25 PM (15 Views)
Cyristan
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION AT VOTE
Entheogens Legalization Act

A resolution to ban, legalize, or encourage recreational drugs.


Category: Recreational Drug Use


Decision: Legalize


Proposed by: Christian Democrats

Description: The General Assembly,

Recognizing that the consumption of substances that alter the functioning of the mind or body is common practice in many religious groups and

Aware that many member states prohibit certain substances because of their negative health effects or their potential to be abused yet

Convinced that people should be allowed freely to practice their religions, hereby

Declares the following:

Article 1: Definitions

1. An intoxicant is any substance that, when consumed, affects the functioning of the mind or body resulting in changes in perception, emotion, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior. Intoxicants, such as alcoholic beverages, often are used recreationally.

2. A religion is a set of beliefs and practices observed by a group of people who worship what they consider a divine power or divine powers; a religion is based on a body of teachings, or doctrine.

3. The definitions of this article are only for the purposes of this resolution.

Article 2: Use of Intoxicants in Religious Rites

1. It shall be legal in all member states and international territory for members of organized religious groups that have verifiable histories of using intoxicants in religious practices to consume such intoxicants in the context of practicing the rituals of such religions.

2. The production, purchase, sale, trade, transport, and possession of intoxicants intended for use by religious communities in such rituals as described in Section 1 of this article shall be legal.

3. It shall be illegal for religious groups to coerce people to use intoxicants.

Article 3: Compliance and Enforcement

1. All member states shall make good faith efforts to abide by the provisions of this resolution. Because there is a potential for abuse, member states may enact domestic legislation to ensure that people do not exploit this resolution in attempts to circumvent domestic laws concerning the recreational consumption of intoxicants.

2. The Entheogens Oversight Commission (EOC) is established and tasked with compiling a database which shall contain a list of organized religious groups that have histories of using intoxicants in religious practices and the specific intoxicants used by such religious groups. This database also should contain descriptions of the manners in which such intoxicants are used by specific religious groups.

3. The EOC is empowered to settle disputes arising under this resolution. Any religious group within the jurisdiction of the World Assembly may petition this commission.

Article 4: Recreational Drug Use

This resolution does not affect domestic laws concerning the recreational consumption of intoxicants.

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I abstain from this resolution, mainly due to its rhetoric. To say that every religion has the right to practice could be construed to let cults operate. Furthermore, how can one demonstrate a religion's authority? Through age? Through amount of followers? This is not clearly stated in the resolution and the definition that they give allow ideologies, e.g. North Korean Juche, as a religion. Although the international body would be a moderating force, the loopholes prevent me from voting affirmative.
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Zander
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against. i banned all forms of whacky tabacky a long time ago
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Cyristan
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The official vote is opposed as of now.
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