Christians and Legalization/Use of Marijauna

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faroukfarouk

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I have no problem with the legalization of Marijuana. Many other things are legalized that are far worse. Does that mean I'll use it? No. If it was prescribed to me for some reason, then I would take it with care and caution like I would take a pain killer that was prescribed to me. I control my own actions. It's not my job to control other people.

We don't live in a theocracy so as someone already said, you can't legislate this kind of morality. And that was never the purpose of Christianity.
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Pie: In general terms I would tend to agree with you, cautiously; or at least, in a situation like up here where it has been partially legalized - and is available from vending machines (see previous post, for instance), the idea that Christians should automatically support rip-offs by huge pharmaceutical companies - when after safe and legal research of marijuana benefits might show a safe, legal and cheaper alternative - does not seem to make a lot of sense to me, at least.

Blessings.
 
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faroukfarouk said:
Pie: In general terms I would tend to agree with you, cautiously; or at least, in a situation like up here where it has been partially legalized - and is available from vending machines (see previous post, for instance), the idea that Christians should automatically support rip-offs by huge pharmaceutical companies - when after safe and legal research of marijuana benefits might show a safe, legal and cheaper alternative - does not seem to make a lot of sense to me, at least.

Blessings.
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It's good to be cautious. One could take my words too far like it already has been. Such as when teachers try to tell students they aren't allowed to pray. Concerning marijuana, I agree, it doesn't make a lot of sense.
 
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faroukfarouk

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It's good to be cautious. One could take my words too far like it already has been. Such as when teachers try to tell students they aren't allowed to pray. Concerning marijuana, I agree, it doesn't make a lot of sense.
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Pie: I don't use marijuana myself, but I think a legal and safe framework for inexpensive medicinal use may be appropriate.
 
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faroukfarouk said:
Pie: I don't use marijuana myself, but I think a legal and safe framework for inexpensive medicinal use may be appropriate.
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I don't see a reason for it to be illegal period. Alcohol is legal and just as harmful if not more so than marijuana. I also don't use it. I don't use alcohol either. My reason for wanting it legalized is I think it's ridiculous to have tax payers paying for people to be put in prison over marijuana usage. I don't think they are a threat to society as long as they keep the stinky stuff to themselves and aren't smoking it in public places, where I have to be exposed to it. Haha. =)
 
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faroukfarouk

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I don't see a reason for it to be illegal period. Alcohol is legal and just as harmful if not more so than marijuana. I also don't use it. I don't use alcohol either. My reason for wanting it legalized is I think it's ridiculous to have tax payers paying for people to be put in prison over marijuana usage. I don't think they are a threat to society as long as they keep the stinky stuff to themselves and aren't smoking it in public places, where I have to be exposed to it. Haha. =)
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With safe and legal marijuana, thoroughly tested, it might produce cheaper meds for us all, as well, in the longer term!:)

Did you see the article about Nicole and the Canadian vending machine, above, that I posted?

Blessings.
 
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faroukfarouk

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(PS: I was referring to the article posted in #20, above.)
 
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Hey and Hi All!

As you've probably heard, the drug marijuana was recently legalized at a recreational and medical level in the Colorado and Washington states of the USA. I was curious as to how we ought to view this as Christians, because I believe that substance abuse of any kind is wrong according to the Bible. However, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that Cannabis does in fact have medical use in patients with cases such as epilepsy, glaucoma, and cancer.

I don't know about everything else they say about it, though. The FDA and other such agencies in American government classify it as a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance, meaning it is supposed to have three harmful qualities.

1. A high potential for abuse
2. A high possibility for addiction or dependence
3. No medicinal use

The third of these points seems to have been disproven, but the others are still being hotly debated, and perhaps rightly so. I guess what I'm asking is that some Christian brothers and sisters who are mature in their faith and knowledgeable on this issue would shed some light on it for me. I have neither tried, nor intent to try at any time in the near future, any substance like marijuana. But I know some Christians in my life that truly do walk with God that use this substance, and these people are neither violent nor evil in nature. They may support legalization, but I'm shaky on the issue, because I believe there is great danger in it.

Sound off below. Should marijuana be legalized in America? If so or not so, provide your Biblical and logical insight. Is this substance of the devil and a stumbling block for our nation, or is it misunderstood and perhaps needing a second look.

I am persuaded that whatever the case, substances ought to be treated with the greatest of care and responsibility, and only used when either necessary (as in medicine), or with a maturely moderated expression of joy (such as when Jesus turned the water into wine at a wedding party).

I really appreciate your answers. God bless all :)
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We are to be of sound mind. It’s a sin.
I smoked pot heavily for 20 years, it slows the metabolism, kills brain cells, robs you of ambition but it’s not the effects on the body that make it a sin.
It’s a drug and can be a gateway drug.
Drugs fall under the Greek word pornia which includes drugs, witchcraft, and porn.
Alcohol used to be called spirits. ANYTHING that alters the mind in anyway, emptying it, opens you up to evil spirits.
The heart is plenty evil on its own and is attracted to sin, but these things roll out the red carpet for spirits to come in and attack you in other areas of your life, not just the obvious.
This is not a gray area in scripture like smoking cigarettes or drinking a glass of wine, scripture is clear on the matter.
Although I personally don’t do either one, I think it’s foolish to put poison into your body and even though scripture prohibits drunkenness not drinking any honest person even if they say it just relaxes them that’s being altered.
Its foolishness and one needs to decide to they really love God and want to follow Him or do they want to see how close they can get to sin without falling over the line.

2 Timothy 1:7 - For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Romans 12:2 - And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

1 Peter 1:13 - Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

1 Thessalonians 5:6 - Therefore let us not sleep, as [do] others; but let us watch and be sober.



 
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Elijah19 said:
Hey and Hi All!

As you've probably heard, the drug marijuana was recently legalized at a recreational and medical level in the Colorado and Washington states of the USA. I was curious as to how we ought to view this as Christians, because I believe that substance abuse of any kind is wrong according to the Bible. However, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that Cannabis does in fact have medical use in patients with cases such as epilepsy, glaucoma, and cancer.

I don't know about everything else they say about it, though. The FDA and other such agencies in American government classify it as a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance, meaning it is supposed to have three harmful qualities.

1. A high potential for abuse
2. A high possibility for addiction or dependence
3. No medicinal use

The third of these points seems to have been disproven, but the others are still being hotly debated, and perhaps rightly so. I guess what I'm asking is that some Christian brothers and sisters who are mature in their faith and knowledgeable on this issue would shed some light on it for me. I have neither tried, nor intent to try at any time in the near future, any substance like marijuana. But I know some Christians in my life that truly do walk with God that use this substance, and these people are neither violent nor evil in nature. They may support legalization, but I'm shaky on the issue, because I believe there is great danger in it.

Sound off below. Should marijuana be legalized in America? If so or not so, provide your Biblical and logical insight. Is this substance of the devil and a stumbling block for our nation, or is it misunderstood and perhaps needing a second look.

I am persuaded that whatever the case, substances ought to be treated with the greatest of care and responsibility, and only used when either necessary (as in medicine), or with a maturely moderated expression of joy (such as when Jesus turned the water into wine at a wedding party).

I really appreciate your answers. God bless all :)
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Cocaine was legal at one point, what would you think of someone that proffessed Christ and did a little snort in church?
If it would cause a brother to stumble or confuse the world, than its better to forsake it.
 
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I've watched some things on medical marijuana oil which is not something you can get stoned on due to them reducing the THC level to such a low rate, and when you're watching kids have up to 70 fits a day caused by something the doctors can't diagnose and within a week of having this oil the fits have stopped, I think the answers speak for themselves.

But, I personally don't think marijuana should be legalised for recreational use.
 
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Elijah19 said:
Hey and Hi All!

As you've probably heard, the drug marijuana was recently legalized at a recreational and medical level in the Colorado and Washington states of the USA. I was curious as to how we ought to view this as Christians, because I believe that substance abuse of any kind is wrong according to the Bible. However, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that Cannabis does in fact have medical use in patients with cases such as epilepsy, glaucoma, and cancer.

I don't know about everything else they say about it, though. The FDA and other such agencies in American government classify it as a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance, meaning it is supposed to have three harmful qualities.

1. A high potential for abuse
2. A high possibility for addiction or dependence
3. No medicinal use

The third of these points seems to have been disproven, but the others are still being hotly debated, and perhaps rightly so. I guess what I'm asking is that some Christian brothers and sisters who are mature in their faith and knowledgeable on this issue would shed some light on it for me. I have neither tried, nor intent to try at any time in the near future, any substance like marijuana. But I know some Christians in my life that truly do walk with God that use this substance, and these people are neither violent nor evil in nature. They may support legalization, but I'm shaky on the issue, because I believe there is great danger in it.

Sound off below. Should marijuana be legalized in America? If so or not so, provide your Biblical and logical insight. Is this substance of the devil and a stumbling block for our nation, or is it misunderstood and perhaps needing a second look.

I am persuaded that whatever the case, substances ought to be treated with the greatest of care and responsibility, and only used when either necessary (as in medicine), or with a maturely moderated expression of joy (such as when Jesus turned the water into wine at a wedding party).

I really appreciate your answers. God bless all :)
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80,000 deaths are related alcohol & driving. More per year than the Vietnam War. FYI, 35% of the war deaths from the Vietnam War were drug related. I am totally against legalizing marijuana and for strict regulations for medical use. We have an health crisis in this country because Americans' dietary habits are terrible, won't exercise and allow doctors to solve every health problem with a pill (prescription drug). Every day I have to watch these commericals dealing with lawsuits against the pharmaceutical companies. Change channel and I have to watch the same bad pharmaceutical companies marketing their drugs, giving 5 minutes of possible side effects??? Something is wrong with this scenario!!
 
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