Question about Marijuana and Christianity

[squee779]

if we lived in a truly communist country, it would be against the law to have religion or believe in God.thats one of the best thoughts i've heard in a long time.

now as far as morality goes i do not believe hemp is not wrong. first off i would like to say that it is not a drug. it is a herb. drugs are man made. herbs are natural. second yes it is bad for you, but so are cigerettes. so is butter, so is all sorts of meat and countless other foods. driving a car is bad for you, so many people die or are injured in car accidents. i mean how far are you to take this whole thing now if your going to get high and make all sorts of horrible sinful decisions then yes, its a bad idea. but hemp is no worse then wine and the like morally... (not nessicarily physically). anyway thats my 2 cents.

 

[Abigail's folly]

As a (former) pot-head of 20 years (healed of addiction by prayer in 1 day! Ask me about it sometime) I can attest to the facts given above, and know of wherewith I speak.

I do believe, however, that marijuana, like many other plants, was created and given for medicinal and healing uses.

But, recreational use is NOT medicinal, nor healing at all, but a grave misuse of powerful chemicals.

Besides the fact that it's use is illegal, it is also fool-hardy to assume you can just have the fun and not pay the consequences in the long run.

Umm-m, what was the subject of this discussion, again? I forgot!

 

[ps139]

NERVE CELL CHANGES

Pot changes brain cells. It changes them structurally; it changes how they act inside you.

Due to a number of interlocking effects of reefers, Marijuana works earnestly to put your mind back to that of a seven-year-old. It may not do it very fast, but it keeps working at it. In most cases it requires a number of months before the gradual changeover is obvious to others. But you won't know about it for you are part of the change. You probably will deny it is taking place.

WIDENING OF NERVE GAPS

Did you even know you had any? Well, they're there. Here is what is taking place inside you:

Nerve impulses travel from nerve cell to nerve cell across little spaces called “synoptic clefts”. This space widens after taking marijuana. And more: The smoke from the weed slowly lays down abnormal deposits of solid material into those spaces.

DAMAGE TO CHEMICAL ACTIVATOR SACS

More big words, but the damage is still there, and it isn't pleasant:

Each nerve cell in your body has attached to it several endings, or little threads. It is inside these endings, in little sacs, that the chemical activators for your brain are located. Without them your mind cannot work right. The cannabinoids you breathe in when you smoke Marijuana do strange things to these small sacs. They begin clumping together. And then they start malfunctioning. Doesn't sound too good, does it?

Hi John this is very interesting. Do you have links to the studies where this was shown? Thanks

 

[ps139]

now as far as morality goes i do not believe hemp is not wrong. first off i would like to say that it is not a drug. it is a herb. drugs are man made. herbs are natural.

By that logic, there would be no natural drugs. Synthetic drugs are man made, such as methamphetamines, acid, heroin, alcohol. But there are natural drugs, such as marijuana (THC), psilocybin mushrooms, caffeine, ehpedra. But any of them is just as much of a drug as the other.

Secondly, as far as I know, "Hemp" is just a name for the plant which produces marijuana. And I think only female hemp plants contain THC.

but hemp is no worse then wine and the like morally....

This is interesting. The Bible says we are not to get drunk on wine. But wine (or alcohol) drinking is not prohibited as long as you do not get drunk from it. If it were all-out prohibited, I do not think Jesus would have performed His first miracle at Cana. I guess the question is: Can one use marijuana and not become "drunk"/intoxicated from it, just as someone can drink alcohol and not become drunk?

 

[Imagine9718]

I used to smoke weed too - but i was healed by prayer as well...But I still get cravings everyday - I have never given into them, but I dont know how much longer I can go - ALL of my friends do it...I ca...ya

 

[but'n'ben]

I'd say it's something God would frown upon. It's a drug-just like alcohol. If people need such things to get by in life then there is something wrong. I think God would much prefer us to turn to Him for relaxation than smoke that stuff.

 

[inHisgrip]

I also used to be a pot head, and was delivered when I finally fully submitted to God that I needed His help. Many people believe that it is not addictive, however I am proof that not only is it addictive, but had I never smoked MJ, I would never had done acid, cocaine, and many other drugs. There isa also no way to smoke it non recreationally, if you smoke it for medical reasons, you are still getting high. Be careful.
In Him

 

[artybloke]

if we lived in a truly communist country, it would be against the law to have religion or believe in God. thats one of the best thoughts i've heard in a long time.

That's one of the dumbest things I've heard in a while. If there ever were a true communist society, who would be imposing their views on who? (Neither Russia or China have much in common with holding all things in common, by the way: they're just state capitalist.)

 

[Mebby01]

I personaly think if you are close to God Marajuana isn't a good thing to do. God probably didn't make drugs to harm people he did to help peole like special plants not to smoke and get high from to help others when they are sick. But thats my opinion

 

[TheMainException]

Our body is a temple, if it affects our bodies in a way that can damage it, it is bad and sinful. We are to always been in control and not get drunk (high) so that we lose control of our bodies by choice.

 

[feo]

Our body is a temple, if it affects our bodies in a way that can damage it, it is bad and sinful. We are to always been in control and not get drunk (high) so that we lose control of our bodies by choice.

In That Case: You Better *NEVER* Watch TV That Does Not Glorify God, You better *NEVER* Eat Fast Food, Nor Should You *EVER* Be Around Those Who Smoke Tobacco. a "sin" is What Seperates YOU From God, and if Smoking Weed Does That... Maybe You Should Stop.

but if you ARE To Smoke a Little Pot: Make Sure You're Glorifying Jesus as You do so

Take Care Everyone

 

[Sera]

My grandfather is very strong in his faith. He is 78 years old. He has had problems with his heart, has been diagnosed with a type of disorder that makes him extremely shakey. So shakey he can't even plug his seat belt in or drink a cup of coffee without a straw. The Dr. decided to put him on a medication that would help him, but unfortunately it did not, and now, for the past year he has been "coming off this legalized drug" which has made his skin so thin that it breaks open and bleeds, his muscles ache to the point of tears ect......
I am a christian and I use marijuana. I feel that it is OK. I do not abuse it, nor do I sell it or grow it.
My grandfather has shown some interest in trying marijauna for his muscle pain. Might I mention as well he has no appetite and is rapidly losing weight. Marijuana has been proven to help treat the wasting syndrome in AIDS. It helps to encourage appetite. I can't help but wonder what would happen if he had one toke. Just one. Just enough to see. Not get him stoned, or anything else like that. What it if gave him relief. What if he felt no pain. Wouldn't god want that? God put this plant on the earth for some purpose. What is it? To heal to help, it is a medicinal plant is it not? Alchol is worse that marijuana. why is it legal? Anyway, the point is, that because he is a christian and because christianity says it is wrong......where exactly in the bible I do not know.....he won't try it, and continues to live in pain. Does anyone have any comments?

Sera.

 

[feo]

What if he felt no pain. Wouldn't god want that?

It Hurts God to See Him in Pain.

God put this plant on the earth for some purpose. What is it?

Perhaps That Was The "burning bush" to Talk Through

To heal to help, it is a medicinal plant is it not?

It is, But Doctors Are Afraid to Prescribe it due to Law Reasons. its a Very Complicated Situation. But Technically: it is.

Alchol is worse that marijuana. why is it legal?

Because its a LOT Easier to Make Money off Alcohal/Tobacco Than it is with Weed. marijuana Grows Easily, and doesnt Need to be processed or Anything. it Grows Quickly; pretty Much Anywhere. many Would grow Their Own...

Anyway, the point is, that because he is a christian and because christianity says it is wrong......where exactly in the bible I do not know.....he won't try it, and continues to live in pain. Does anyone have any comments?

Ask Him For a Source.
Goodluck!

 

[AlmostBandwidth]

http://www.christiansforcannabis.com/ - I found the FAQ to be quite interesting.

http://www.premier.org.uk/lifeline/topics_cannab.html - Outlines arguements for and against