Why is weed a sin

[Floatingaxe]

You are so right!

 

[Brenlae]

Isn't it said somewhere in the bible that the body is a temple? Considering the harmful chemicals unleashed in marijuana smoke is, well, harmful, then isn't that enough to prove it is a sin?

 

[Cassidy]

Kind of...but then you'd have to stop eating fatty, sugary and salty foods and coffee as well...not only that but you'd have to move to a little country town with no pollutants in the air...to completely fulfill that scripture!

 

[Cassidy]

I think it’s important to consider our witness to others. I mean, our main purpose is to spread the gospel of Christ Jesus…I’m not certain we could be an effective witness to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit in coming to Christ…smoking pot. Of what benefit is there in getting high?

In another forum there’s a thread regarding Christian hypocrisy as a “proven fact” and that when interviewed… born again believers show no difference in behavior as non-believers…

I’m not sure how true these statements are…but the point is that many unbelievers view Christians as hypocrites…do as I say not as I do…kinda thing.

Paul talks about not causing a brother to stumble…using food sacrificed to idols as the example:

1Co 8:9 But beware lest somehow this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to those who are weak.
1Co 8:10 For if anyone sees you who have knowledge eating in an idol's temple, will not the conscience of him who is weak be emboldened to eat those things offered to idols?
1Co 8:11 And because of your knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?
1Co 8:12 But when you thus sin against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.
1Co 8:13 Therefore, if food makes my brother stumble, I will never again eat meat, lest I make my brother stumble.


Kinda reminds me of when I was in backslidden state and hangin’ out in bars…inevitably…a conversation about Christ would arise…and even though I had turned my back on God…He certainly had not turned His back on me and brought me to remembrance of Him and His concepts and precepts…in the conversation it would always occur to me what a bad example I was setting…talking about Christ while drinking beer and slamming shots of tequila…

Eventually…I would have to confess to whomever I was talking…don’t pay any attention to me…I’m a poor example of a Christian and I’m the last person you should be talking to about God. That would end the conversation because in my mind…I had no right to proclaim Christ in such a state.

Same with weed...drunk or high...I consider our witness is damaged.

This is what I have been trying to say before we got onto the sorcery bandwagon.

When one smokes pot, they run the risk of it becoming a habit and for it to become a lifestyle. This lifestyle is not God honouring and certainly not a good testament of God's work in you. They show themselves up for being no different to the unsaved and thus are not good witnesses of Christ and the His gospel.

 

[jroland]

your not supposed to do anything to harm your body its kind of like drinking you know?

 

[Nurbz]

the bible permits the enjoyment of nature, such as drinking and eating, but when taken to excess, it becomes sin, so no, marijuana is not sinful, its legal status is relative. It's actually safer than alcohol or tobacco because it is not addictive, and one cannot overdose. It's certainly safer than many perscription drugs.

 

[Floatingaxe]

Relativism is one of many blights on Christianity.

 

[Cassidy]

your not supposed to do anything to harm your body its kind of like drinking you know?

Yeh and eating salty, fatty foods....foods with high amounts of additives like preservatives and colours etc...caffeine!

 

[Cassidy]

the bible permits the enjoyment of nature, such as drinking and eating, but when taken to excess, it becomes sin, so no, marijuana is not sinful, its legal status is relative. It's actually safer than alcohol or tobacco because it is not addictive, and one cannot overdose. It's certainly safer than many perscription drugs.

Yes it is addictive! It can also cause long term mental disorders.

 

[Nurbz]

Yes it is addictive! It can also cause long term mental disorders.

nope, its not addictive and it doesn't cause mental disorders. They can exaggerate existing mental conditions, just like alcohol. Studies have disproven the claims made by politicians back in the 30's and again in the 60's 70's and 90's. people CAN become dependant on anything however, such as addictions to gambling, eating, or world of warcraft *snerk* but that doesn't mean they in themselves are addictive like tobacco and alcohol.

It was originally made illegal in the 30's to harass the mexicans who smoked it, and again in the 60's when the government thought it was making the youth rebelous.

And I don't actually smoke it, I'm more or less annoyed by false claims about its dangers and history, and feel it should be legalized and regulated like the other plant byproducts because non-violent drug offenders are needlessly clogging up the justice system. If it really was as bad as everyone says, Canada and The Netherlands would have collapsed a long time ago

 

[Cassidy]

Believe what you want to believe but yes it is addictive...and yes it can cause mental disorders....my cousin has been both addicted and as a result has a mental disorder...so believe what you want...I know better because I've seen it myself.

 

[bsd13]

Yes it is addictive! It can also cause long term mental disorders.

Science has pretty much shown that THC doesn't have addictive qualities. Mind-altering, yes but not addictive.

There's also a lot of questions surrounding if it causes long term mental problems. In several studies "heavy" smokers (several years, on a daily basis) appear to regain all of their mental function after they cease smoking for about a month.

In the US marijuana was largely a victim of backroom deals during the prohibition era. The alcohol companies needed a scapegoat in order to become legal again so they poured billions of dollars into getting marijuana listed as a controlled substance. In other words they bought a lot of politicians off, and the rest as they say is history.

 

[Cassidy]

Well that hasn't worked on my cousin...and all you have to do is look around to all those who are living in the 'lifestyle' to see our addictive it actually is. They HAVE to have their weed....they GOTTA have it and they will move mountains to buy the stuff so they can be stoned and forget about their problems again and again!

 

[Nurbz]

Well that hasn't worked on my cousin...and all you have to do is look around to all those who are living in the 'lifestyle' to see our addictive it actually is. They HAVE to have their weed....they GOTTA have it and they will move mountains to buy the stuff so they can be stoned and forget about their problems again and again!

the same for those addicted alchohol and tobacco, yet they are legal. Moderation is key. Perscription drugs can be mind altering and more dangerous even when taken properly. A friend of the family nearly died a few weeks ago because of a sensitivity to the dosage of blood pressure meds they were given. *shrug*

 

[Cassidy]

And what's your point?

 

[Nurbz]

And what's your point?

renforcing the fact things aren't black and white, what is illegal is not always sinful and facts are stronger than opinion.

 

[Cassidy]

renforcing the fact things aren't black and white, what is illegal is not always sinful and facts are stronger than opinion.

Why are you using my post as a quote in that? My opinion is that it's addictive and can lead to a lifestyle that is not God honouring...that's always been my stance....I don't understand why your point is directed at me.

 

[Nurbz]

Why are you using my post as a quote in that? My opinion is that it's addictive and can lead to a lifestyle that is not God honouring...that's always been my stance....I don't understand why your point is directed at me.

because the fact is that its not addictive despite your opinion. I'm not attacking you, just saying.

 

[holo]

Cannabis isnt physically addictive, but it often turns out to be very psychologically addictive. I know from both first- and secondhand experience. In any case, it's not the physical addictions that are hard to break, not even with opiates (the movies tend to exaggerate the withdrawal symptoms).

Alcohol, too, can be extremely addictive, though it would probably take you at least six months of heavy drinking to begin getting physically addicted to it.

 

[holo]

Cannabis isnt physically addictive, but it often turns out to be very psychologically addictive. I know from both first- and secondhand experience. In any case, it's not the physical addictions that are hard to break, not even with opiates (the movies tend to exaggerate the withdrawal symptoms).

Alcohol, too, can be extremely addictive, though it would probably take you at least six months of heavy drinking to begin getting physically addicted to it.