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To: DouglasKC
I understand you to say:

1) Taking a substance that alters the normal perception is considered to worship a false god

2) Alcohol in wine is OK because it was widespread and Jesus used it

3) Anyone who ingests cannabis is ipso facto a pagan, removed from the one true God and denied the Kingdom of Heaven

4) Intoxicants in general are OK if not used solely for their intoxicating effect

5) When one becomes aware of God, God communicates that the herb cannabis He created is evil

6) When one has received Christ and serves the One Who sent Him, one is allowed to say his personal experience is the way of God.

Have I summed it up correctly?

You're guilty of the fifth transgression because you attempt to defend a belief built on questionable foundation.

A bonus question for you: Does cannabis sativa bear seed?

295 posted on 09/06/2006 6:38:31 PM PDT by William Terrell (Individuals can exist without government but government can't exist without individuals.)
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To: William Terrell
I understand you to say: 1) Taking a substance that alters the normal perception is considered to worship a false god

I did not say that. I said "However, those who employed a drug in order to worship false god's, or attempt to use drugs to enchant, cast spells, or enhance their spirituality are guilty of idolatry...putting a substance ahead of God in worship."

2) Alcohol in wine is OK because it was widespread and Jesus used it

Alcohol in wine is not forbidden in scripture, the word of God. However, drunkeness is.

3) Anyone who ingests cannabis is ipso facto a pagan, removed from the one true God and denied the Kingdom of Heaven

Not at all. One can always repent and accept the indwelling of Christ and by that means enter the kingdom of heaven. Christ wouldn't smoke dope and if one has the indwelling of Christ and lets Christ live through them, neither will they smoke dope.

4) Intoxicants in general are OK if not used solely for their intoxicating effect

I would call that a generally true statement.

5) When one becomes aware of God, God communicates that the herb cannabis He created is evil.

Not exactly. God speaks through scripture, but more importantly, when one has God's spirit and exercises it to develop spiritual discernment then it becomes apparent that misusing God's creation by ingesting or smoking marijuana for "kicks" is evil.

Heb 5:14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

This discernment is exactly what the author of Hebrews is referring to.

6) When one has received Christ and serves the One Who sent Him, one is allowed to say his personal experience is the way of God.

Not exactly. If his/her personal experience is not scripturally sound, or causes him or her to violate God's law, then their personal experience is not the way of God. God's way is outlined clearly in the bible.

You're guilty of the fifth transgression because you attempt to defend a belief built on questionable foundation.

I disagree that the foundation is questionable. Jesus, the Christ, while incarnate did not smoke pot or encourage others to do so. There is no mention in inspired scripture of pot being smoked or ingested. In point of fact, drugs such as pot have always been associated with pagan worship practices and pagan worship practices are definitely frowned upon by God.

A bonus question for you: Does cannabis sativa bear seed?

You bet. And when used for it's God created purpose, such as birds feeding off its seeds, it is indeed good.

297 posted on 09/06/2006 7:58:44 PM PDT by DouglasKC
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