I uphold a traditional biblical view of men and animals. Both special creations, but men more special. Both are not existing in their optimal state in this world. Evil and violence reigns among both men and beasts. However sin can properly only be charged to men. Animals lack the capability to grasp the prerequisite to sin, which is God’s expectations understood and then defied. Animals at best understand God as a provider (e.g. the lion roars and seeks its food from God) not a giver of a higher law of love.
I hate to see people embracing demons through addictions. I believe firmly in personal responsibility before God. That is the only thing that will truly show blessing. The attempt to blame an inanimate substance for sin dodges the matter, and even the bible tells us so.
“The attempt to blame an inanimate substance for sin dodges the matter, and even the bible tells us so.”
So isn’t that the very definition of our drug policy? We are focusing on finding and seizing these substances (blaming them and claiming they are all-powerful) while ignoring what causes people to use them in the first place