420: your opinion?

[thisisnotscot323]

this is my first post so hello!

So I want to know what people in this community think about marijuana. I consider myself a christian (such i broad term, but i guess i fall into that category somewhere), but I also love to smoke weed. I dont feel the least bit of regret about it because dont think it is wrong. I would like to get everyone elses opinions though.

 

[platzapS]

You're not hurting anyone, so it's perfectly fine as long as:
-You don't become a nuisance to others because of it, and
-You don't let it overtake more important aspects of your life.

Toke away

 

[eves_adam]

How about a thread asking: "i'm fat because I love MickieD's, but I'm still a good Christian right?" It's just a total non sequitur.

Practically speaking, it'll fry your brain. And possession and/or distribution is a misdemeanor in CA. I think it's pretty immature that you would seek some support to break the law.

 

[Tinker Grey]

I believe I recall that recent research shows that marijuana is less dangerous than alcohol.

However, members of society are obliged to follow the rules of society or face the consequences (if you are caught).

If it were legalized, I'd have no trouble saying "toke away". As it is, well, no.

 

[JadeTigress]

It's much less dangerous than alcohol.

As far as drugs go, it's probably one of the safest drugs you can do. The amount of alcohol and tobacco related deaths is huge. It's beyond huge.

The last time I checked, the number of marijuana related deaths is zero. It's not physically addictive, and it's impossible to OD on it. There's even research that shows that (in their sample, atleast) the number of cancer cases is greater in those that smoke only tobacco than in those that smoke both tobacco and marijuana.

Even caffeine is possible to OD on (granted, you have to take a ton of it), and that stuff is everywhere.

The stigma on marijuana is completely undeserved.

So yeah, toke away.

 

[lawtonfogle]

It's much less dangerous than alcohol.

As far as drugs go, it's probably one of the safest drugs you can do. The amount of alcohol and tobacco related deaths is huge. It's beyond huge.

The last time I checked, the number of marijuana related deaths is zero. It's not physically addictive, and it's impossible to OD on it. There's even research that shows that (in their sample, atleast) the number of cancer cases is greater in those that smoke only tobacco than in those that smoke both tobacco and marijuana.

Even caffeine is possible to OD on (granted, you have to take a ton of it), and that stuff is everywhere.

The stigma on marijuana is completely undeserved.

So yeah, toke away.

I'll accept that marijuana deaths are low, but the '0' figure just smells of false advertising to me.

Anyways, I would think the marijuana would have some of the same effects as normal cigarettes, especially if they were manufactured the same way (with many chemicals added). I'm not saying that they would be just as bad as cigarettes, but they wouldn't be 'non-harmful'.

 

[JadeTigress]

I'm not saying it's not harmful at all (I'm pretty sure the lungs weren't meant to take in anything other than air), just that in comparison to other drugs, it's probably one of the safest ones out there.

And when you're smoking pot, there aren't a ton of chemicals added like in cigarettes. All you're smoking is a part of the plant, nothing else. Unless you just decide to add stuff in there yourself.

 

[ChaliceThunder]

Shares Heaphones: Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon.

 

[JadeTigress]

Shares Heaphones: Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon.

Win.

 

[thisisnotscot323]

thanks guys. i think most of us are in agreement. everything in moderation as they say.

 

[Inviolable]

I'm not saying it's not harmful at all (I'm pretty sure the lungs weren't meant to take in anything other than air), just that in comparison to other drugs, it's probably one of the safest ones out there.

And when you're smoking pot, there aren't a ton of chemicals added like in cigarettes. All you're smoking is a part of the plant, nothing else. Unless you just decide to add stuff in there yourself.

I remember when I was in high school we had to sit through these pot videos.
I know cigarettes are overwhelmingly addictive compared to weed.
Anyway, in the videos they said one joint was like smoking an entire pack of cig's. Lungwise... I think that has mostly to do with the fact that you take in as much smoke as possible and hold it for as long as possible.
I don't know.. Just a guess.

I do have friends that have been smoking it for twenty years and they seem addicted, but its been 20 years.
They live perfectly normal lives. I cant say if their life would or wouldn't have been better without it. I do know they all live their lives just like everyone else.
They don't appear to be brain dead or anything.

Come to think of it, most of them lead really active lives.

 

[ahiggs]

this is my first post so hello!

So I want to know what people in this community think about marijuana. I consider myself a christian (such i broad term, but i guess i fall into that category somewhere), but I also love to smoke weed. I dont feel the least bit of regret about it because dont think it is wrong. I would like to get everyone elses opinions though.

if you consider yourself a christian, then you may want to rethink for several reasons.
1st the bible says that we should obey mans law unless it goes aginst Gods law
2nd it says not to be a drunkard, getting high would fit into that catagory.
3rd it would definately hurt your witness

 

[MarcusHill]

As long as you're informed, mature and of sufficiently sound mind to assess the potential risks, and as long as you don't do so in a way that puts others at risk, what you put in your body is your business. I've always been of the opinion that all drugs should be legalised and properly regulated, along with far better and more honest public education ("just say no" is about as effective as abstinence only sex education).

 

[MarcusHill]

As long as you're informed, mature and of sufficiently sound mind to assess the potential risks, and as long as you don't do so in a way that puts others at risk, what you put in your body is your business. I've always been of the opinion that all drugs should be legalised and properly regulated, along with far better and more honest public education ("just say no" is about as effective as abstinence only sex education).

 

[JadeTigress]

I remember when I was in high school we had to sit through these pot videos.
I know cigarettes are overwhelmingly addictive compared to weed.
Anyway, in the videos they said one joint was like smoking an entire pack of cig's. Lungwise... I think that has mostly to do with the fact that you take in as much smoke as possible and hold it for as long as possible.
I don't know.. Just a guess.

I do have friends that have been smoking it for twenty years and they seem addicted, but its been 20 years.
They live perfectly normal lives. I cant say if their life would or wouldn't have been better without it. I do know they all live their lives just like everyone else.
They don't appear to be brain dead or anything.

Come to think of it, most of them lead really active lives.

More lies from the propaganda. One joint is about like 3 or 4 cigarettes, if I recall correctly. It's been a little awhile since I've checked up on this stuff.

And it can be psychologically addictive (just like anything else). It's just not physically addictive. Your body doesn't crave it, your mind does. After twenty years of smoking it, I can see how they could be addicted. But as long as they're not bothering anyone else, they should be able to smoke all they want. Down with the oppressive government!

2nd it says not to be a drunkard, getting high would fit into that catagory.

Getting high and getting drunk are two very different things.

But god put marijuana (and other natural psychoactives) on the earth. And made them psychoactives. He certainly didn't have to do that. He's god, after all.

 

[rambot]

Why are there be cannabanoid receptors in our body?

 

[LittleNipper]

this is my first post so hello!

So I want to know what people in this community think about marijuana. I consider myself a christian (such i broad term, but i guess i fall into that category somewhere), but I also love to smoke weed. I dont feel the least bit of regret about it because dont think it is wrong. I would like to get everyone elses opinions though.

I believe smoking in general is harmful to one's lungs (if not those around one). The body is supposed to be the temple of the HOLY SPIRIT with regards to Christians ---- so I would have to say that from a Christian standpoint, it isn't about what we want. It is about GOD.

 

[WatersMoon110]

Why are there be cannabanoid receptors in our body?

Because we have endocannabinoids in our brains.

However, if one believes in God, one might think that He created endocannabinoids inside of us, and He created cannabinoids inside of cannabis for a reason...

 

[WatersMoon110]

if you consider yourself a christian, then you may want to rethink for several reasons.
1st the bible says that we should obey mans law unless it goes aginst Gods law

That is true, however, I think that unjust laws go against God's laws, personally. I feel it is no more immoral to ignore cannabis prohibitions that it was wrong to ignore alcohol prohibition, or to ignore even more unjust laws, like those allowing slavery or segregation. Though, of course, in the US, the punishment for using cannabis is far less than it was for escaping slaves or those brave souls who broke unjust Jim Crow laws.

2nd it says not to be a drunkard, getting high would fit into that catagory.

I disagree. Getting drunk is something that harms one's body and brain, and lasts for many hours. Using cannabis doesn't harm the brain (and only harms the body if smoked, instead of vaporized or eaten), and lasts for about an hour (depending on the person).

The Bible allows for wine, and other alcohol presumably, to be used responsibly. I feel that it also allows for other drugs, like cannabis, to be used in moderation.

3rd it would definately hurt your witness

Not if they didn't use cannabis before telling people about Jesus, the Christ.

You seem to forget that people who use cannabis don't use it constantly. Most are capable of using in moderation, during their recreational time, and staying sober for school, work, church, and other obligations.

 

[keith99]

if you consider yourself a christian, then you may want to rethink for several reasons.
1st the bible says that we should obey mans law unless it goes aginst Gods law
2nd it says not to be a drunkard, getting high would fit into that catagory.
3rd it would definately hurt your witness

1 is quite clear, but how many Chriatians apply it to all parts of their lives. (Still, in this case one could consider this a more willful breaking of the law than things like speeding...)

2 Pot use is no more drunkenness than having wine with dinner is. There are abotu as many verses prasing wine as there are condemning it. Personally after once looking up most of them I came to the conclusion that the best simple systhesis of it all is that drink is good, a gift from God, but don't let it become your god.

3 falls perfectly flat. Hurt his witness with who? I'd say only with Judgemental Christians. It will actually help it with many others. Once could even say the guy is hanging out with dopers. Hmm now who else was accused of similar things?