Is smoking marijuana a sin?

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Skeptaleptis

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Hello, I'm Skeptaleptis and I'm new to Christian Chat so forgive me if my writing isnt spot on. Something I want to talk about is something that has popped up frequently in some Christian communities and that is the subject of marijuana smoking. Because of the popularity of both the enjoyment and opposition of smoking cannabis, it is something that has shown up a lot in popular media and is the pastime of many Americans, especially people in their teens(that or we just like to talk about it more than other age groups). Before I start, I'd would like to state something somewhat typical of the Christian response to the question “Is smoking pot a sin?": smoking is sinful. But it is not the initial act of smoking that is sinful, it is the resulting action of the person who is stoned. Let me elaborate: a stoned person, because of their now impaired judgement, is more likely to fall into sinful thoughts and actions then when sober. Smoking ganja, as popularized by stoner culture, is known to cause increased appetite and therefore lead to gluttony. Cannabis is a known aphrodisiac and can produce lustful thoughts and actions that a sober person would normally not engage in. Weed, as preached by anti-marijuana protestors, causes a person to become less motivated especially after extended use. Though I have not experienced this myself, a lot of people I've observed while high begin to exhibit abnormal levels of aggressiveness I have not seen while they're sober. Now you may be saying “But Skeptaleptis, what if you are able to control these thoughts and actions and just experience the euphoria of the high?". The answer to that is that it is often impossible or very difficult to control these emotions while high and that the temptation of sin is much more intense while under the influence. Another question maybe “Even though marijuana is mostly illegal in the U.S., it is an immoral law and shouldn't be obeyed." I must agree with you when it comes to the legal status of the hemp plant. The almost countless beneficial uses of the plant from paper to concrete to food for both livestock and humans to biofuel to especially medicine, it makes you question the legality of this plant. If you use it for medicine than more power to you; God gave this herb medicinal properties for a reason. But if you use the drug just when hanging out with friends or to blow off steam, then you are sinning. Though this may not apply to you, if your parents are against smoking, then you must honor and obey their word( Exodus 20:12, Colossians 3:20, Ephesians 6:1). Another reason is that God wants us to obey our countries laws (see such verses as Titus 3:1, Romans 13:1-5, 1 Peter 2:13-17). A most important decision God wants us to make is keep our minds sober so as to better serve Him (see 1 Peter 1:13, 4:7, 5:8, Romans 12:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:8) and to uphold the temples to Him that are our bodies(1Corinthians 6:19-20). In conclusion, smoking weed is a distraction from God and is another way that Satan can tempt us with sin. I hoped you enjoyed my poorly written first article-Skeptaleptis
 
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Wow! First post, and it is a 544 word single paragraph that's little more than a statement. Hope you get a grip on that.
 

blue_ladybug

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not many people will read this because it's a wall of text. Please use paragraphs next time. They make it much easier to read and you'll get more responses.
 

tourist

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Just because a law exists to make marijuana legal does not mean that this law must be obeyed. This law does not compel you to become a pothead, only that it is legal to do so. Your first post on this site was very hazy. Welcome to CC.
 
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of course the focus on smoking maryjane is anti-GOD. GOD's touch supercedes the use or need or desire or silliness of putting it into HIS TEMPLE, our body. "nuff said'
 
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Skeptaleptis

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Just because a law exists to make marijuana legal does not mean that this law must be obeyed. This law does not compel you to become a pothead, only that it is legal to do so. Your first post on this site was very hazy. Welcome to CC.
I never said anything about marijuana legalization as a support for its use.
 
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didymos

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You already answered the question yourself.
Welcome, and greetings from the Netherlands. ;)
 
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gomlbrobro

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I don't know any scripture off hand but I am 99% positive there is some indicating: Mind altering drugs should not be used to help cope the issues of life - God should serve to this purpose.

I don't know IF there is any is any scripture suggesting this, but it is evident throughout history that pagan rituals/religions (even today) use hallucinogenic drugs in order to contact spirits. These spirits, of course, in the Christian faith, are evil demonic spirits. Even if you are not using a drug like marijuana -although it is a light drug - for this practice, it's certain that it will have some impact on your phycological well-being after constant use. When you do drugs, you essentially give up your God given protection on this earth to demonic influences. Without you even conscious of it, it is building up each time you do it.

Off that note entirely, if the Holy Spirit caused you to go out of your way to make an account here and post a long comment, it's a good indication that there is something wrong that needs to be fixed.
 
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gomlbrobro

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Oh I thought this was a personal question for you; I didn't even read your post. Lol. I lightly skimmed over that horrid paragraph and found out I was sadly mistaken. Oh well, maybe it will help someone else.

Honestly though, it just takes a couple clicks on the keyboard to make your writing x2 more legible. Nobody is going to take your seriously if your structure is like that, no matter what its content is.
 
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“Is smoking pot a sin?"
Your answer is yes. Your argument is it has a detrimental effect on people and is a hindrance rather than a benefit.

I would say it is not a sin, it is a distraction from dealing with problems in peoples lives, and rather than help them conquer issues through the Holy Spirit and love transforming them, they are just dulling the pain.

It also has long term psychological and addictive effects, that in the UK in terms of skunk are literally destroying lives so ex addicts can only survive if they are on anti-depressants for the rest of their lives.
 
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AgeofKnowledge

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Yes it's a sin:

Can Christians Use Marijuana (Cannabis) and Other Drugs? Is Smoking Weed a Sin?

The Medical 'Benefits' of THC and Smoking Marijuana (Cannabis): a Review of the Current Scientific Literature

It's also unwise for many reasons. Here's one example: http://jn.sfn.org/press/April-16-2014-Issue/zns01614005529.pdf

"There's a general idea out there that casual use of marijuana does not lead to bad effects, so we started out to investigate that very directly," Breiter said. "This research with the other studies we have done have led me to be extremely concerned about the effects of marijuana in adolescents and young adults and to consider that we may need to be very careful about legalization policies and possibly consider how to prevent anyone under age 25 to 30 from using marijuana at all."

Researchers have long been concerned about the effects of marijuana on the developing brain - teens and adolescents under the age of 25. Preliminary research has shown that early onset smokers are slower at tasks, have lower IQs later in life and even have a higher risk of stroke.

Dr. Staci Gruber, director of the Cognitive and Clinical Neuroimaging Core at McLean Hospital in Boston and a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, has conducted numerous studies on marijuana use and brain function.

"This data certainly confirms what others have reported with regard to changes in brain structure," she said. "When we consider the findings of the Gilman ... study with our own and other investigations of marijuana use, it's clear that further investigation is warranted, specifically for individuals in emerging adulthood, as exposure during a period of developmental vulnerability may result in neurophysiologic changes which may have long-term implications."
 
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Richie_2uk

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Hello, I'm Skeptaleptis and I'm new to Christian Chat so forgive me if my writing isnt spot on. Something I want to talk about is something that has popped up frequently in some Christian communities and that is the subject of marijuana smoking. Because of the popularity of both the enjoyment and opposition of smoking cannabis, it is something that has shown up a lot in popular media and is the pastime of many Americans, especially people in their teens(that or we just like to talk about it more than other age groups). Before I start, I'd would like to state something somewhat typical of the Christian response to the question “Is smoking pot a sin?": smoking is sinful. But it is not the initial act of smoking that is sinful, it is the resulting action of the person who is stoned. Let me elaborate: a stoned person, because of their now impaired judgement, is more likely to fall into sinful thoughts and actions then when sober. Smoking ganja, as popularized by stoner culture, is known to cause increased appetite and therefore lead to gluttony. Cannabis is a known aphrodisiac and can produce lustful thoughts and actions that a sober person would normally not engage in. Weed, as preached by anti-marijuana protestors, causes a person to become less motivated especially after extended use. Though I have not experienced this myself, a lot of people I've observed while high begin to exhibit abnormal levels of aggressiveness I have not seen while they're sober. Now you may be saying “But Skeptaleptis, what if you are able to control these thoughts and actions and just experience the euphoria of the high?". The answer to that is that it is often impossible or very difficult to control these emotions while high and that the temptation of sin is much more intense while under the influence. Another question maybe “Even though marijuana is mostly illegal in the U.S., it is an immoral law and shouldn't be obeyed." I must agree with you when it comes to the legal status of the hemp plant. The almost countless beneficial uses of the plant from paper to concrete to food for both livestock and humans to biofuel to especially medicine, it makes you question the legality of this plant. If you use it for medicine than more power to you; God gave this herb medicinal properties for a reason. But if you use the drug just when hanging out with friends or to blow off steam, then you are sinning. Though this may not apply to you, if your parents are against smoking, then you must honor and obey their word( Exodus 20:12, Colossians 3:20, Ephesians 6:1). Another reason is that God wants us to obey our countries laws (see such verses as Titus 3:1, Romans 13:1-5, 1 Peter 2:13-17). A most important decision God wants us to make is keep our minds sober so as to better serve Him (see 1 Peter 1:13, 4:7, 5:8, Romans 12:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:8) and to uphold the temples to Him that are our bodies(1Corinthians 6:19-20). In conclusion, smoking weed is a distraction from God and is another way that Satan can tempt us with sin. I hoped you enjoyed my poorly written first article-Skeptaleptis
Well read these scriptures and see what you think:

2 Corinthians 7: 1 which says: Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.


1 Peter 4:7 - But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

1 Corinthians 3:17 - If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which [temple] ye are.

Ephesians 5:18 - And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

Proverbs 20:1 - Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

1 Corinthians 3:16-17 - Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and [that] the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? (Read More...)

Galatians 5:19-21 - Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are [these]; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, (Read More...)

1 Corinthians 6:10 - Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

Galatians 5:12 - I would they were even cut off which trouble you.

1 Corinthians 6:19 - What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost [which is] in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

Romans 13:13 - Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.

2 Timothy 4:5 - But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

Hosea 4:11 - Whoredom and wine and new wine take away the heart.

1 Samuel 15:23 - For rebellion [is as] the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness [is as] iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from [being] king.

Isaiah 5:11 - Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, [that] they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, [till] wine inflame them!

 
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Galahad

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I never said anything about marijuana legalization as a support for its use.
Even I thought you were asking about legal use of marijuana. If it ain't legal, and you smoke it, it's a sin. Also, there's the possibility that tourist thought he read legalization in that loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong post.
 

blue_ladybug

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well, it's definitely a sin in God's eyes. What does that tell you??
 
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prayforsaving

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Well yes smoking in general is sinful, so smoking marijuana is also sinful. The bible says to obey authority and the law, and some comments on here are saying that since it is legal it is not a sin since God has said to obey the law. Well he says to obey the law and authority aslong as it is not a sinful law or act. And i know it also says that you should not indulge anything that may affect your body to the point where you are not in absolute control of it (drinking to drunkenness, pills, and drugs). i hope that helps, if you need specific verses that it says that just ask, but it should be pretty easy to find the verses with google.
 
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Hello, I'm Skeptaleptis and I'm new to Christian Chat so forgive me if my writing isnt spot on. Something I want to talk about is something that has popped up frequently in some Christian communities and that is the subject of marijuana smoking. Because of the popularity of both the enjoyment and opposition of smoking cannabis, it is something that has shown up a lot in popular media and is the pastime of many Americans, especially people in their teens(that or we just like to talk about it more than other age groups). Before I start, I'd would like to state something somewhat typical of the Christian response to the question “Is smoking pot a sin?": smoking is sinful. But it is not the initial act of smoking that is sinful, it is the resulting action of the person who is stoned. Let me elaborate: a stoned person, because of their now impaired judgement, is more likely to fall into sinful thoughts and actions then when sober. Smoking ganja, as popularized by stoner culture, is known to cause increased appetite and therefore lead to gluttony. Cannabis is a known aphrodisiac and can produce lustful thoughts and actions that a sober person would normally not engage in. Weed, as preached by anti-marijuana protestors, causes a person to become less motivated especially after extended use. Though I have not experienced this myself, a lot of people I've observed while high begin to exhibit abnormal levels of aggressiveness I have not seen while they're sober. Now you may be saying “But Skeptaleptis, what if you are able to control these thoughts and actions and just experience the euphoria of the high?". The answer to that is that it is often impossible or very difficult to control these emotions while high and that the temptation of sin is much more intense while under the influence. Another question maybe “Even though marijuana is mostly illegal in the U.S., it is an immoral law and shouldn't be obeyed." I must agree with you when it comes to the legal status of the hemp plant. The almost countless beneficial uses of the plant from paper to concrete to food for both livestock and humans to biofuel to especially medicine, it makes you question the legality of this plant. If you use it for medicine than more power to you; God gave this herb medicinal properties for a reason. But if you use the drug just when hanging out with friends or to blow off steam, then you are sinning. Though this may not apply to you, if your parents are against smoking, then you must honor and obey their word( Exodus 20:12, Colossians 3:20, Ephesians 6:1). Another reason is that God wants us to obey our countries laws (see such verses as Titus 3:1, Romans 13:1-5, 1 Peter 2:13-17). A most important decision God wants us to make is keep our minds sober so as to better serve Him (see 1 Peter 1:13, 4:7, 5:8, Romans 12:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:8) and to uphold the temples to Him that are our bodies(1Corinthians 6:19-20). In conclusion, smoking weed is a distraction from God and is another way that Satan can tempt us with sin. I hoped you enjoyed my poorly written first article-Skeptaleptis
Wow... dude u need to write something shorter. My answer is..... whether its a sin or not its a bad idea for health reasons. For people prone to mental health issues, the use of dope is even worse. Just as bad though is smoking cigarettes.
 
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grandprix06

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Is it bad for you .....Yes will you be lost behind it no. If so weed must be more powerful than god, and last I checked there is nothing more powerful than god. Weed didn't die on the cross Jesus did. God dwell in the center of man's will and that's the heart not flesh. Flesh is as filthy rags it stinks in the nostrils of the Lord. If you have problems with it pray about it ask the Lord to take it away from you, but remember god is greater than your own heart.

Some ppl may say well drinking wine is a sin, don't you know Jesus drunk wine. But where sin comes in is over indulgence of wine that's why they call it spirits. When you drink excessive another spirit take over nothing wrong with a sip here and there.
 
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Jak795

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God wants us to live sober lives for a reason, when we get drunk or high voluntarily. We often dive into things we soon regret and can't take back. It leads to nothing but trouble. People get under the influence because they feel like it's a good way to cope with life when it isn't. There are far better ways out there, you just have to be willing to look.
 
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WolfGaming

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all I will say is I use to do marijuana but the Lord helped me from that lil by lil tell I no longer wanted so here is something the bible says about getting drunk smoking ect :Galatians 5:21 Envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.







1 Peter 4:7The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.








1 Timothy 3:2 Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,






And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,
Ephesians 5:18





and there are many others but you see my point and it is backed up by the word of God not my words but the words of the all powerful
God.