[ccmay]

The Bible does not prohibit marijuana use; in fact, Genesis 1:29 explicitly states that it is permitted: "And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat."

See also Matt. 15:11, Romans 14:2-17, and I Timothy 4:1-6.

On the other hand, Scripture contains dozens of injunctions against strong drink and drunkenness-- as it should, because modern medical science confirms that alcohol is vastly more dangerous and destructive than marijuana.

Yet there are plenty of so-called "Christians" here on FR and throughout society who are quite happy to condemn pot smokers between gulps of their martinis.

-ccm

[Tax-chick]

to you it shall be for meat

That would imply eating, not inhaling. MJ salad, anyone?

[svcw]

wine good for the digestion
wine soothes a poor mans soul
It is drunkenness the Bible speaks against.

[TheGunny]

You are sadly mistaken. The “injunctions” are against intoxication of any kind.

[guinnessman]

Here’s an experiment for you:

The next time that you get stoned, try to say the “Our Father”.

I’ll bet you won’t be able to finish it.

[RockinRight]

Kevin? Is that you? You’re alive!

(see post 51)

[AntiKev]

You obviously haven’t been keeping up with medical science. One joint does as much damage to the lungs as a PACK of cigarettes. But you’ll never see this FACT of science shouted by our counter-counter-counter-culture media. Or anyone for that matter.

Don’t get me wrong. I support your right to do whatever you want to your own body, but at least be informed about it please. Everything in moderation. Although I am reminded of a TShirt Hell shirt “I drink in Moderation* (* - Moderation is an imaginary place that exists wherever I am.)”

[MEGoody]

The Bible does not prohibit marijuana use; in fact, Genesis 1:29 explicitly states that it is permitted: "And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat."

Then why not drink some hemlock tea? Oh, that's right. Just because it comes from a plant doesn't mean it is good for you.

Yet there are plenty of so-called "Christians" here on FR and throughout society who are quite happy to condemn pot smokers between gulps of their martinis.

Since I don't drink alcohol, it's apparently okay that I condemn pot smokers. What I particularly condemn is trying to justify sin by twisting scripture.