Christians and Medical Cannabis

Why don't Christians use Cannabis for health issues? It is legal in some places, even for recreation. Like wine used for the stomach or for a wedding celebration in the Bible, cannabis is from God. Like all things that God gave us, everything he created has it's purpose for moderate use. Cannabis is not a chemical concoction invented in a lab by a corporate interest.

Have you ever heard of Medical Viagra? Is it a "Drug"? When did a "Drug" developed solely for the purpose of having more sex become "Medical"? Yet, Christians use it. What about all the anti-depressants and behavioral drugs that we pump into children; or what about weight loss drugs? Not to mention and all the known side affects.

We take drugs because we don't know how to live, or use the medicine that God gave us. I thank God for giving me Cannabis, otherwise, I might ignorantly submit to taking "drugs" like so many "Christians". That's not the only natural medicine I use, there's also a world of proven herbs and spices that the artificial world doesn't acknowledge. Often the corporate interests, influences authorities so that we're only allowed to use the product they produce from a plant. Which in turn alters the healing properties of the natural source so that it doesn't work as it should. None of what I'm saying is new knowledge.

God didn't create our bodies to process the chemicals that we put into them by means of drugs or food products. If we want to heal we must turn to God and what he has given us. Of course, we are obligated by God to obey the laws of the land as long as they don't obligate us to disobey God. If we live in a "Free" state then you only have to see what the Bible says at Gen 1:24, that God made all seed and plant and it is good.

All "Good" things in moderation. I'm not saying that all drugs that the doctor prescribes is bad, but we need to examine ourselves and care for our health within the letter of the law. And where the law says Cannabis is legal, God approves too. It's done wonders for my chronic pain and for others in my family who use it for various medical conditions. We have reduced our medical health care needs because we aren't having all the illness/side effects caused by some of the drugs we were provided by our doctors. Sometimes the cannabis simply allows someone to take less of a dangerous drug. What's wrong with that?

If a Christian chooses to use cannabis for medical conditions they should abide by the local law. If a Christian chooses to use cannabis for recreational purpose as they would alcohol, then they should likewise, abide by the local law (age and use requirements) and God's law of moderation.

If you disagree with the premiss of this post. Please use scriptural counsel and reference to prove your point. Keep in mind, that if you are a true Christian, you should appreciate that the only opinion that really matters, is God's opinion. If you have a problem with what he created, then your case is with him, not me. My intention is to open up an intelligent discussion based on God's principles about the things that he has provided for us.

Where is a scripture that singles out "Cannabis" as a "sin" compared to all the other plants we use medicinally? Cannabis didn't become a "sin" until Industry persuaded politics to make it so. The laws are subject to location. The rest is between our conscience and God. But if you feel strongly about how we use God's plants, you might not want to eat anything with Saffron; it's been called nature's Prozak. Nutmeg is a deadly toxic hallucinogen in, as little as, a teaspoon. Sulfur is medicinal, but you wouldn't eat a book of matches. Steroids are part of our physiology, not a sin, but the way they are used can be.

I know that Christians are divided about how we use God's plants, but is that a reason to judge others who answer to God for themselves? It would be a "sin" to judge the actions of another person on God's behalf. We have the freedom to make our own choices. We DO NOT have the freedom, nor authority, to be judges for God.

You might want to educate yourself a little more. Cannabis is not addictive. I and many others know from experience. There are no withdrawls (as with Coffee or Alcohol). It may be habit forming, but then again so is food. Habits are made and broken by choice. Alcohol is intoxicating and will make you high at work if you drink before or at lunch, which is probably what your employees were doing. Drinking or taking cannabis or anything else is never recreational if you're under the influence on the job. Cannabinoids are a class of diverse chemical compounds that activate cannabinoid receptors on cells that repress neurotransmitter release in the brain. They're naturally occur in our physiology. Alcohol and many prescription drugs however, have been proven "cause" brain damage as well as an entire host of dangerous and deadly side effects. Ever watch a commercial for a drug that didn't give you a list of the health risks at the end? Yet, we choose to use them when suggested by the pharmaceutical industry. Energy drinks are extremely dangerous and bad for our bodies, but they're sold in stores for children to access freely.
I'm curious what this means "the help it gave nothing compared with the dangers of the drug." What dangers and side effect exactly? No one has ever died, unless of course alcohol or drug was involved. Cannabis is an herb, not a drug. If you think "smoking" causes brain damage then consider that eating it doesn't. If a "drug" is defined by making you "HIGH" maybe you'd like to explain the effects of coffee and other caffeinated drinks; SUGAR; Allergy medicines, Prozak and other anti-depressants that get you "HIGH". I took anti-depressants for a short time, I quit because they paralyzed my ability to feel, care and think for myself...I just didn't care. You could blow up the world and I'd say "good thing". THAT'S "HIGH". Some strains of Cannabis don't cause a heady feeling either, Did you know that?

Many doctors are well aware that they represent the "Drug Industry" using drug therapy instead of healing. Nature offers us many more safe, yet illegal ways to heal. Cannabis is not the only plant that drug companies won't let you have access to. We can be lazy and buy into propaganda, or we can educate ourselves. And that applies to everything in this system of things.

As always, we are first obligated by God's command to be lawful citizens. So like everything we must be within the law of the land. Please don't let my views cause stumbling, I am in a legal state and city and I have no case with God's healthful provisions.

Who says Christians don't? I don't, but I know a few Christians that do for bad arthritis or physical issues that cause chronic pain and alike. Christians think differently about this issue.

P.S. I hardly think smoking marijuana, which is a drug, for pain has squat to do with practicing witchcraft.

If I get a compound fracture and the doctor gives me morphine while I await surgery, I'm practicing witchcraft? Hm.