[Miss April]

Re: Is smoking marijuana a sin?

THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH SMOKING MARIJUANA..
I smoke marijuana daily and I find nothing wrong with it God says love everything green. Its not man-made it all you must do to use it is pluck it from the ground as if it were a flower and if you so happen to set it ablaze there are some affects. Marijuana is a plant there is nothing wrong with plants, if you have flowers in your front yard and trees and you say marijuana is wrong then you my friend are a hipocrite its a beautiful flower that i enjoy to smoke.. The bible also says do not drink to drunkerdness but i see the men on here have NO PROBLEM saying women need to get them a beer. NO WHERE IN THE BIBLE DOES IT SAY DO NOT SMOKE WEED. why do something God says not to in the bible like drinking then say smoking marijuana is bad when THERE IS NOTHING IN THE BIBLE THAT SAYS ITS WRONG

Fool Where in the Bible does God say love everything green? I think your to high have you even ever really read the bible? I don't think you have so quit lieing God sent you here for a reason are you ready to repent toll?

[Adramelech]

Re: Is smoking marijuana a sin?

Why dont you smoke some poison ivy, it is a plant on Gods green earth as well. Marijuana is satans harvest, dont you know better?

[JRFinn]

Re: Is smoking marijuana a sin?

Galatians 5:19-21 has a list of sins that will prevent you from inheriting the Kingdom of Heaven. Sorcery is among them, but if we look at the original greek, the word used is pharmakeia, which means drug use.

This is one of the reasons why I think we need to move away from a strict KJV 1611-only policy. It doesn't quite support our beliefs and policies to the extent we need it to.

[Brother Lazarus]

Re: Is smoking marijuana a sin?

Galatians 5:19-21 has a list of sins that will prevent you from inheriting the Kingdom of Heaven. Sorcery is among them, but if we look at the original greek, the word used is pharmakeia, which means drug use.

This is one of the reasons why I think we need to move away from a strict KJV 1611-only policy. It doesn't quite support our beliefs and policies to the extent we need it to.

I don't think that idea will every fly. But I'm curious, what version would you select? Which versions do you think would better support our beliefs and policies?

Yours in Christ
Brother Lazarus

[JRFinn]

Re: Is smoking marijuana a sin?

Only one version? Let the Holy Spirit speak through us as to which parts of which versions are divinely inspired!

[Brother Lazarus]

Re: Is smoking marijuana a sin?

Only one version? Let the Holy Spirit speak through us as to which parts of which versions are divinely inspired!

Perhaps you could give an example of a scripture from another version that supports our beliefs and policies better than the same scripture in the AV 1611.

Thanks!

Yours in Christ
Brother Lazarus

[Ivan]

Re: Is smoking marijuana a sin?

What about that monkey that the FDA tested it on? Didn't it die?

Government experts now admit that pot doesn't kill brain cells.(8) This myth came from a handful of animal experiments in which structural changes (not actual cell death, as is often alleged) were observed in brain cells of animals exposed to high doses of pot. Many critics still cite the notorious monkey studies of Dr. Robert G. Heath, which purported to find brain damage in three monkeys that had been heavily dosed with cannabis.(9) This work was never replicated and has since been discredited by a pair of better controlled, much larger monkey studies, one by Dr. William Slikker of the National Center for Toxicological Research(10) and the other by Charles Rebert and Gordon Pryor of SRI International.(11) Neither found any evidence of physical alteration in the brains of monkeys exposed to daily doses of pot for up to a year. Human studies of heavy users in Jamaica and Costa Rica found no evidence of abnormalities in brain physiology.(12) Even though there is no evidence that pot causes permanent brain damage, users should be aware that persistent deficits in short-term memory have been noted in chronic, heavy marijuana smokers after 6 to 12 weeks of abstinence.(13) It is worth noting that other drugs, including alcohol, are known to cause brain damage.

[Luther T Washington]

Re: Is smoking marijuana a sin?

Government experts now admit that pot doesn't kill brain cells.(8) This myth came from a handful of animal experiments in which structural changes (not actual cell death, as is often alleged) were observed in brain cells of animals exposed to high doses of pot. Many critics still cite the notorious monkey studies of Dr. Robert G. Heath, which purported to find brain damage in three monkeys that had been heavily dosed with cannabis.(9) This work was never replicated and has since been discredited by a pair of better controlled, much larger monkey studies, one by Dr. William Slikker of the National Center for Toxicological Research(10) and the other by Charles Rebert and Gordon Pryor of SRI International.(11) Neither found any evidence of physical alteration in the brains of monkeys exposed to daily doses of pot for up to a year. Human studies of heavy users in Jamaica and Costa Rica found no evidence of abnormalities in brain physiology.(12) Even though there is no evidence that pot causes permanent brain damage, users should be aware that persistent deficits in short-term memory have been noted in chronic, heavy marijuana smokers after 6 to 12 weeks of abstinence.(13) It is worth noting that other drugs, including alcohol, are known to cause brain damage.

The effects of marijuana on the brain can be debated ad nauseum, but the fact remains that it is illegal to grow, distribute, or possess the substance. Jesus commanded us to obey civil law. So if you are involved in any way with the trafficking or use of marijuana, you are indeed committing a sin.

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Is smoking marijuana a sin?

The effects of marijuana on the brain can be debated ad nauseum, but the fact remains that it is illegal to grow, distribute, or possess the substance. Jesus commanded us to obey civil law. So if you are involved in any way with the trafficking or use of marijuana, you are indeed committing a sin.

Well praise Jesus! I have to confess that I am surprised as can be to hear that your tribe of negroes don't use the devilweed. I had heard that all of you coloreds were hopped up on it every day of the week. You're a credit to your race, boy.

As for Ivan the dago communist, don't waste your breath on him. These terrorists love to push narcotics. That's how they finance their "liberation movements" the world over. THIS guy is the national hero of Puerto Rico, believe it or not.

[Bill Proper]

Re: Is smoking marijuana a sin?

Well praise Jesus! I have to confess that I am surprised as can be to hear that your tribe of negroes don't use the devilweed. I had heard that all of you coloreds were hopped up on it every day of the week. You're a credit to your race, boy.

As for Ivan the dago communist, don't waste your breath on him. These terrorists love to push narcotics. That's how they finance their "liberation movements" the world over. THIS guy is the national hero of Puerto Rico, believe it or not.

You call it like it is and that’s why I am so thankful to be a part f this congregation with such strong moral leaders like yourself.

[StephenFrancois]

Re: Is smoking marijuana a sin?

I use medical marijuana to relieve symptoms of my multiple sclerosis..



am i going to hell?

[Talitha]

Re: Is smoking marijuana a sin?

I use medical marijuana to relieve symptoms of my multiple sclerosis..



am i going to hell?

I believe so.
Sorry.

I could Pray for you if you would like?

[StephenFrancois]

Re: Is smoking marijuana a sin?

No, That's quite fine.... I mean, my doctor suggested this medication.. And I don't even smoke the stuff, I just eat it...

So I'm fairly certain that i should be alright, Going to hell only applies to the smoking of marijuana, Correct?

[Patriarch Jon]

Re: Is smoking marijuana a sin?

Did Eve eat the apple ?? I don't think it matters whether you eat, drink, smoke or whatever, the effect is the same...

...you're going to hell. I will pray for your soul.

[StephenFrancois]

Re: Is smoking marijuana a sin?

This is the only thing that has worked so far, I cant imagine going to hell just for trying to have a normal life in the first place


What have I done to deserve this?