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BEAUMONT, TX (KBMT) - A Beaumont, Texas woman says she has been cast out of her church for her use of medicinal marijuana.
Faith Bodle said she uses cannabis extract, an oil derived from marijuana, to treat illnesses like degenerative spine disease, congestive heart failure and arthritis.
Bodle said fellow church members at Beaumont Seventh Day Adventist Church grew concerned after seeing her support the use of marijuana on a report on 12News.
12News first spoke to Bodle at the arraignment of Jeremy Bourque who is facing trial on marijuana charges. Bodle was there showing her support for the legalization and medicinal use of cannabis.
She said her pastor sent a letter calling on her to stop using and promoting marijuana and six weeks later the congregation decided to revoke her membership.
Bodle's son, Jason Falconbridge, said he's disappointed in their decision since cannabis is the only pain relief his mom can find.
"She's got a beautiful heart and to see her ostracized makes me angry," Falconbridge said.
Falconbridge read a letter written from his mother's doctor and pointed out that he mentioned, "she takes the extract for medicinal and not recreational purposes," and that the doctor believes, "she has benefited from taking this supplement and it has improved her quality of life."
Bodle said for her it's not about anger.
"It's about bringing relief from pain and suffering and that's what's Jesus wants he doesn't want to see his children suffer and that's why he created this awesome plant," Bodle said.
12News was not able to get in touch with anyone at the church but the letter to Bodle states they do not promote the use of addictive drugs whether they're legal or not.
BEAUMONT, TX (KBMT) - A Beaumont, Texas woman says she has been cast out of her church for her use of medicinal marijuana.
Faith Bodle said she uses cannabis extract, an oil derived from marijuana, to treat illnesses like degenerative spine disease, congestive heart failure and arthritis.
Bodle said fellow church members at Beaumont Seventh Day Adventist Church grew concerned after seeing her support the use of marijuana on a report on 12News.
12News first spoke to Bodle at the arraignment of Jeremy Bourque who is facing trial on marijuana charges. Bodle was there showing her support for the legalization and medicinal use of cannabis.
She said her pastor sent a letter calling on her to stop using and promoting marijuana and six weeks later the congregation decided to revoke her membership.
Bodle's son, Jason Falconbridge, said he's disappointed in their decision since cannabis is the only pain relief his mom can find.
"She's got a beautiful heart and to see her ostracized makes me angry," Falconbridge said.
Falconbridge read a letter written from his mother's doctor and pointed out that he mentioned, "she takes the extract for medicinal and not recreational purposes," and that the doctor believes, "she has benefited from taking this supplement and it has improved her quality of life."
Bodle said for her it's not about anger.
"It's about bringing relief from pain and suffering and that's what's Jesus wants he doesn't want to see his children suffer and that's why he created this awesome plant," Bodle said.
12News was not able to get in touch with anyone at the church but the letter to Bodle states they do not promote the use of addictive drugs whether they're legal or not.
