Should a Christian smoke marijuana?

[farouk]

I don’t only use it to relax, I prefer smoking sativa instead if indica.
In my experience I get more high from sativa and more sleepy/relaxed/stoned when I smoke indica. People who are trying to escape something are usually into indica (in my experience)
I don’t think that people who “aim” to “get the the strongest cannabis experience possible” have an issues with cannabis. I think people will try to escape into whatever extreme they can find.

@McFearless Do you know whether significant numbers of Christians in Denmark smoke cannabis?

 

[Taken]

@Taken Apparently before the American Civil War it was widespread in some areas for women to smoke after church services.

(Then came the so called Progressive Era, when all sorts of 'causes' came in vogue; one was that it was supposedly unladylike to smoke.)

Smoking, drinking, taking drugs...was never something new for men or women.
As you say “in vogue”, is the catalyst, whether or not those things are done in private, certain social circles, or publicly.
The Trend, “in public”, comes and goes. In private or certain social circles, it continues.

You can have Government “reps” on their soapbox wagging a finger against, smoking, drinking, drugs (even porn) and same with so called “celebrities”...
As they slither off into their privacy or social circles, smoke, drink, do “illegal” drugs, and the lewd porn thingy.

 

[farouk]

Smoking, drinking, taking drugs...was never something new for men or women.
As you say “in vogue”, is the catalyst, whether or not those things are done in private, certain social circles, or publicly.
The Trend, “in public”, comes and goes. In private or certain social circles, it continues.

You can have Government “reps” on their soapbox wagging a finger against, smoking, drinking, drugs (even porn) and same with so called “celebrities”...
As they slither off into their privacy or social circles, smoke, drink, do “illegal” drugs, and the lewd porn thingy.

@Taken There's some truth to what you say; I guess I would add that some of what you mention may be more benign than others.

Definitions of what's 'ladylike' have changed considerably over the years, right? some of it can be a bit irrational.

 

[Taken]

@Taken There's some truth to what you say; I guess I would add that some of what you mention may be more benign than others.

Definitions of what's 'ladylike' have changed considerably over the years, right? some of it can be a bit irrational.

Sure...that’s the “vogue” influence of who is promoting what and when.
“Wealthy”, “Celebrities”, musicians, hollymud, art, idiotic “reality” tv, have huge influences on what people “adopt” as acceptable.
Laughable if it wasn’t so sad.

 

[farouk]

Sure...that’s the “vogue” influence of who is promoting what and when.
“Wealthy”, “Celebrities”, musicians, hollymud, art, idiotic “reality” tv, have huge influences on what people “adopt” as acceptable.
Laughable if it wasn’t so sad.

@Taken I guess that Hollywood and the media would have had nothing to do with the women who smoked after church, before the Civil War. In those days it would have been pipes in any case rather than cigarettes. I guess those who would 'police' what's supposedly 'ladylike' or not would find it hard to think back that far.

(I do agree strongly with you about the influence of the media, etc.)

 

[Lambano]

Should a Christian smoke marijuana? Maybe 20 minutes before posting in the Theology or Eschatology sections. And any thread involving politics. It might mellow things out a bit.

 

[GaryAnderson]

Should a Christian smoke marijuana? Maybe 20 minutes before posting in the Theology or Eschatology sections. And any thread involving politics. It might mellow things out a bit.

Lol. Yes, good advice.

 

[Reggie Belafonte]

you mean it wasn't like the olden days? ..hmmmm
Ecclesiastes 7:10 Say not thou: 'How was it that the former days were better than these?' for it is not out of wisdom that thou inquirest concerning this.

Chapter 7 comes under. Guard against worldly vanities.
7:10 Be not quickly angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of a fool. 11 say not:

Now the point chapter 7 is more about another topic than you are casting in fact.

It has to do with wisdom and understanding bro. such as a drugged up person most likely will be lacking that clarity.

 

[Reggie Belafonte]

1. Every culture is changing always.
- Denmark was a pretty undeveloped country after the world war, and we were lucky to have friends across the Atlantic(USA) who helped us with Marshall Help. A very large percentage of our population used to be farmers working in the field, but since technological developed (with the help of you guys) our society changed.


If anyone would blame any country for competing with Danish food, we should blame Americans, Italians, The French, the Japanese, The Thai but not the Germans (they make terrible food). :)

Danish food is doing better than ever in History! I know that old people are always talking about the old days, they always forget how terrible things was.
Today: The World’s 50 Best Restaurants | The List and Awards

Denmark has the two best restaurants in the world we are nr. 1 with Noma (Short for: Nordisk Mad) and we have Geranium on the 2nd place right in our backyard.
We are only 5.500.000 people and we have the best restaurants in the world. The Alchemist (restaurant) couldn’t be a part of many of these competitions because it’s too expensive and have a 3 year waiting list.

Traditional Danish food: Pork in a hundred different ways, potato’s and gravy. We was never a gastronomic country or had a rich food culture before today.
We shouldn’t blame Islam for changing Denmark, we should blame: The internet, USA for helping us develop, technological development world wide (mostly USA again), the fact that we have a gigantic middle class.
Ethnic Danes are usually too rich and well educate to get motivated by the salary earned in a hotdog booth.

Remember: the old generation in Denmark was the ones who just rolled over, when the Germans came. We didn’t even put up a fight. They were also the ones who didn’t want to work with farming and therefore invited polish and Turkish (Muslim) guest workers to Denmark, workers the Danes treated horribly.

I study political science and your claims regarding Danish culture is simply flawed. When Danes were farmers we were largely Christians, when we became rich and cities expanded, people started to worship money. Our cultural change has nothing to do with Islam. It does however has something to do with our wealth and love of money and Denmark’s fall to atheism..

I love Italian food and nothing wrong with German food in places I have dined.
I like Chines Food that's made by Chines people but if they are not Chines I have found such many a time to be 3rd rate. same with Italian food, some Greek claiming to be Italian and it was rubbish, German well I have never complained eating from such places.
Chines food made for Aussies is not like how the Chinaman dishes it up for themselves so much.
My mum would buy all the Danish food, that cost a fortune, I do not like many but for the pasties etc.
Islam is insane in demanding things from Australians because they are extremely dictating people, so we have to fit in with all their nonsense totally, no one gave a rats as to Danish food etc and no Dane etc was that demanding as the Islamic Mob are that we fit in with all their demands.
I eat kababs only from Islamic people as Australians are shocking in making anything and I have seen such with 2ed generation Aussie Italians are shocking totally hopeless 3rd rate at cooking they never make it and the restaurant fails within 6 months.

Any Dane who thought they could take on Germany was a total moron, I have a Danish mate who is a moron with making stupid childish claims, that would and also did get many innocent Danes killed. it's people like him who were the worst nightmare, because they were selfish and had no regard for other peoples lives.

Denmark today is Nazi Germany anyway, so is Australia, only the fools don't know it yet ! but when they do, it will be too late. It's just a mishmash of Nazi and Communism that's the NWO.

Socialism is a Cancer and that's why Christianity failed in Denmark, it's called Cultural Marxism, it worked to undermine Jesus Christ within the Churches, Playing religion ? just like the leadership of the Jews did.

Malice has become a God nowadays.
Virtue is never mentioned nowadays by the MSM or Political or their dominions.

 

[quietthinker]

Chapter 7 comes under. Guard against worldly vanities.
7:10 Be not quickly angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of a fool. 11 say not:

Now the point chapter 7 is more about another topic than you are casting in fact.

It has to do with wisdom and understanding bro. such as a drugged up person most likely will be lacking that clarity.

I think Solomon in Ecclesiastes 7:10 is referring to the the mistaken idea that previous times/ages were better. Our memory is faulty and facts easily get swallowed in fantasy. In fact, fantasy has such persuasiveness it convinces us we can see around corners, read peoples minds and set ourselves righter than our neighbour easier than blinking.

 

[JazzyJeff15]

Today is my 12th day of being off marijuana. Im 34 years old and to tell everyone the truth weed has destroyed my life. I was a young kid that already had some anxiety and depression. As i reached my teen years i fell into strongholds of smoking weed and a bad lustful habit

But God is much more powerful then our strongholds are. Although Im still battling lust I am growing in that area and I have no desire to smoke weed anymore. I have faith God will finish what he has begun, praise the Lord! I am so grateful that God gave me the persistence to spend time in the word everyday. I prayed that I wouldnt get a seared conscience as these sins were a nightly habit for many years. I was a prisoner to them

I would urge all Christians and non Christians to stay away from marijuana in almost all circumstances with the exceptions of medical conditions like seizures

Unfortunately i think the legalization of recreational marijuana is having a bad effect on society. Sometimes Ill go to the park and Ill see parents smoking weed while they have their young children with them. I smell it often even while im driving. People will say its harmless and non addictive but ask them how they feel when they go a night or a few nights without it. I dont say this to bash them, i have much compassion for anyone who struggles with any type of strong hold or bad habit. I know how difficult it can be

After about 4 or 5 days i felt much better. For quite some time i had a suppressed appetite and i would be cold all the time. I no longer feel that way. Im eating about 2.5 times more now and trying to gain some weight back. Im 5'11 and only 140 pounds right now.

Sober life is great, i enjoy waking up early, praising God and working out. I have wanted to live life this way for a long time. I am very thankful for what God is doing in my life

 

[Enoch111]

Sure...that’s the “vogue” influence of who is promoting what and when.

Sure. And now there's the "Woke" influence trying to make everyone stupid.

 

[Brakelite]

I think Solomon in Ecclesiastes 7:10 is referring to the the mistaken idea that previous times/ages were better. Our memory is faulty and facts easily get swallowed in fantasy. In fact, fantasy has such persuasiveness it convinces us we can see around corners, read peoples minds and set ourselves righter than our neighbour easier than blinking.

Mmmm. What ever did happen to the 'good old days'? Oh, that's right, they were when I was a child without responsibility and...ummm...blind to what was really going on around me. Actually, thinking back I remember issues of loneliness, spiritual issues that remain unresolved, family feuds, health issues with parents and siblings, and guess what...those things haven't changed. That's why I sought Jesus. Although not at first, but I wanted to break the mold. break the cycle. Be a testimony that all the negatives of the past can be overcome in Christ. Only in Christ can there be any real change.

 

[Brakelite]

@Taken Apparently before the American Civil War it was widespread in some areas for women to smoke after church services.

(Then came the so called Progressive Era, when all sorts of 'causes' came in vogue; one was that it was supposedly unladylike to smoke.)

It is historically well known, and written of by many spiritual leaders of that era, that the vast majority of people who attended church at all did so for solely social reasons, and remained unconverted. The churches themselves were merely means by which business men could make acquaintance with new customers, the women folk socialize, put on shows of piety to impress their peers. Spirituality itself was in serious declension in the early 19th century, hence the great success of the later 'great spiritual awakening' that affected the whole nation. Therefore 'smoking' by women and men after church was nothing that should be referenced to as a more enlightened attitude that later progressed to be distasteful due to "vogue causes'. At that time smoking was being prescribed by doctors to ward of emphysema and bronchitis. Smoking became less "fashionable' when the true medical impacts became known, firstly by enlightened spiritual leaders to whom the holy Spirit revealed the truth before the medical fraternity woke up.

 

[Brakelite]

@Mantis The preacher Spurgeon smoked to help with his pain from gout...

He would have had greater success with a changed diet. And given up the smoking.

 

[Rita]

Today is my 12th day of being off marijuana. Im 34 years old and to tell everyone the truth weed has destroyed my life. I was a young kid that already had some anxiety and depression. As i reached my teen years i fell into strongholds of smoking weed and a bad lustful habit

But God is much more powerful then our strongholds are. Although Im still battling lust I am growing in that area and I have no desire to smoke weed anymore. I have faith God will finish what he has begun, praise the Lord! I am so grateful that God gave me the persistence to spend time in the word everyday. I prayed that I wouldnt get a seared conscience as these sins were a nightly habit for many years. I was a prisoner to them

I would urge all Christians and non Christians to stay away from marijuana in almost all circumstances with the exceptions of medical conditions like seizures

Unfortunately i think the legalization of recreational marijuana is having a bad effect on society. Sometimes Ill go to the park and Ill see parents smoking weed while they have their young children with them. I smell it often even while im driving. People will say its harmless and non addictive but ask them how they feel when they go a night or a few nights without it. I dont say this to bash them, i have much compassion for anyone who struggles with any type of strong hold or bad habit. I know how difficult it can be

After about 4 or 5 days i felt much better. For quite some time i had a suppressed appetite and i would be cold all the time. I no longer feel that way. Im eating about 2.5 times more now and trying to gain some weight back. Im 5'11 and only 140 pounds right now.

Sober life is great, i enjoy waking up early, praising God and working out. I have wanted to live life this way for a long time. I am very thankful for what God is doing in my life

Well done, it an easy thing to do but pleased you are feeling the benefits. My son in law used weed to help with chronic cluster headaches, he was on it for years. In his early 30’s he had to have an operation and because of the weed use his body no longer be fitted from the morphine after his op. This made him think and he made the choice to no longer use it. He is in his early 40’s now, never gone back. So keep going xxxxxx

 

[McFearless]

I love Italian food and nothing wrong with German food in places I have dined.
I like Chines Food that's made by Chines people but if they are not Chines I have found such many a time to be 3rd rate. same with Italian food, some Greek claiming to be Italian and it was rubbish, German well I have never complained eating from such places.
Chines food made for Aussies is not like how the Chinaman dishes it up for themselves so much.
My mum would buy all the Danish food, that cost a fortune, I do not like many but for the pasties etc.
Islam is insane in demanding things from Australians because they are extremely dictating people, so we have to fit in with all their nonsense totally, no one gave a rats as to Danish food etc and no Dane etc was that demanding as the Islamic Mob are that we fit in with all their demands.
I eat kababs only from Islamic people as Australians are shocking in making anything and I have seen such with 2ed generation Aussie Italians are shocking totally hopeless 3rd rate at cooking they never make it and the restaurant fails within 6 months.

Any Dane who thought they could take on Germany was a total moron, I have a Danish mate who is a moron with making stupid childish claims, that would and also did get many innocent Danes killed. it's people like him who were the worst nightmare, because they were selfish and had no regard for other peoples lives.

Denmark today is Nazi Germany anyway, so is Australia, only the fools don't know it yet ! but when they do, it will be too late. It's just a mishmash of Nazi and Communism that's the NWO.

Socialism is a Cancer and that's why Christianity failed in Denmark, it's called Cultural Marxism, it worked to undermine Jesus Christ within the Churches, Playing religion ? just like the leadership of the Jews did.

Malice has become a God nowadays.
Virtue is never mentioned nowadays by the MSM or Political or their dominions.

The claim regarding Marxism makes no sense at all, that’s just political propaganda - don’t believe that.

No ideology can make Christianity fail, only Christians can make Christianity fail.

The American version of Christianity is perverted and will lead people straight to hell. You can’t worship money and God.

I think most conservative “Christians” won’t enter heaven, because they are famously against helping the poor, the widows, the fatherless and especially migrants. They are also the reason atheists believe Christians to be hypocrites. Some “Christians” read the New Testament and thought they should be like the scribes and the pharisees.

The only reason Christians are blaming Marxism is because they don’t want to take responsibility for their lack of action and lack kindness. Most people I’ve meet claiming to be Christians own big houses, expensive cars, they never evangelize, or serve anyone. That’s how Christianity has failed. “Christians” became too comfortable with their wealth and like prostitutes they sold their souls for money and earthly wealth. Don’t get fooled by the imposters and don’t mistake their wealth and see it as a blessing, it’s a sign that they sold out, not a sign that they are blessed.

I’d rather have more Muslims here, so we can evangelize to them, than more fake Christians leading people astray.

During 2nd world war we had some cowards in Europe. Britain and France cowered out of helping Poland, although they had an agreement. Denmark also wasn’t willing to fight for our or nation - so Jews, communists, Danish police officers and more were sent to concentration camps. All because of the past generations lack of action and cowardly attitude.

 

[McFearless]

@McFearless Do you know whether significant numbers of Christians in Denmark smoke cannabis?

I might be the only one, I don’t know any other Christian in Denmark who dares to admit it.

 

[Aunty Jane]

I might be the only one, I don’t know any other Christian in Denmark who dares to admit it.

Is it legal in Denmark? We all wish it was legal in Australia because the rubbish they are trying to peddle through the legal system here is often watered down rubbish, probably peddled to make some quick money. I have a friend who was prescribed legal MC and it doesn't even smell like the real deal. It is utterly useless. Not saying all suppliers do this, but with big pharma in charge, nothing would surprise me. They demonized this plant for almost a century until people started to wake up to its medicinal properties. Now they want to jump on the bandwagon without admitting that they had been lying about it for decades. What a hide!

Not all strains are high in THC so are useful medicinally without making you high. Just the difference it makes to kids with epilepsy is enough to convince me. It can make such a difference to so many people, there is no valid reason to keep classifying as a dangerous drug....yet it remains on that list. So frustrating!

 

[Reggie Belafonte]

The claim regarding Marxism makes no sense at all, that’s just political propaganda - don’t believe that.

No ideology can make Christianity fail, only Christians can make Christianity fail.

The American version of Christianity is perverted and will lead people straight to hell. You can’t worship money and God.

I think most conservative “Christians” won’t enter heaven, because they are famously against helping the poor, the widows, the fatherless and especially migrants. They are also the reason atheists believe Christians to be hypocrites. Some “Christians” read the New Testament and thought they should be like the scribes and the pharisees.

The only reason Christians are blaming Marxism is because they don’t want to take responsibility for their lack of action and lack kindness. Most people I’ve meet claiming to be Christians own big houses, expensive cars, they never evangelize, or serve anyone. That’s how Christianity has failed. “Christians” became too comfortable with their wealth and like prostitutes they sold their souls for money and earthly wealth. Don’t get fooled by the imposters and don’t mistake their wealth and see it as a blessing, it’s a sign that they sold out, not a sign that they are blessed.

I’d rather have more Muslims here, so we can evangelize to them, than more fake Christians leading people astray.

During 2nd world war we had some cowards in Europe. Britain and France cowered out of helping Poland, although they had an agreement. Denmark also wasn’t willing to fight for our or nation - so Jews, communists, Danish police officers and more were sent to concentration camps. All because of the past generations lack of action and cowardly attitude.

I see nothing wrong in why the Germans wanted the land back, that was stolen from them when they were sold out after WW1.

The borders that were created were done by spastics or Devils, East Prussia was being undermined totally by devils in fact and the UK are guilty of turning a blind eye to all that, not to mention the UK hide the facts and will not bring up the issue because the UK is guilty of playing cunning filthy games with the trash Polish Government, that did not have the peoples interest at heart, be it the Polish people or East Prussia, so clearly they were being manipulated. not to mention the Polish people were discarded by the UK one the UK got their way for war.
W Churchill was only a lap dog for Lord Rothschild, who planed creating the whole War, WC said what the intent of the whole war was all about in 1965 before he died.
Rothschild's dominate over the UK Monarch and the UK Monarch lived in total fear of the power that Lord Rothschild had.
The UK Monarch were threatened by Rothschild and he made a speech to that effect openly, that he cared not for the puppet that sat on the Throne ! and all ! Lord Rothschild had the power to do what ever he wanted to do, Total Power over the world and the USA were his lap doge as well. Because he controls all the Money. So he can destroy who and what ever Nation he wants and manipulate all due to such fear.

If the UK Monarchy had said, off with Lord Rothschild head. they could not of done it and to do so would be the end of the UK Monarch.

Clearly Hitler was also a dog for Lord Rothschild as well, Hitler's sister said he went to the UK before he got into the political Party position, but the UK demand to reject this totally, because it makes total sense that Hitler is in with the plan and fact is that Hitler could never got to the positions that he did, but for a hand up by Rothschild and his crew. They funded the Nazi Party and all and helped build Germany up and empower them for War and then Hitler was the biggest idiot, who was working to try and get as many German killed with the most stupid tactics one could think of.

Hitler did not care about the German people at all, for he wanted them all dead. he said so ! to fight to the very last man and WC said the same trash of the UK people.
And were did Germany and the UK end up, Totally stomped on by Rothschild's, because as WC said, We wanted to win markets ? it's as simple as that. Money and power to dominate over everyone, by playing all for fools.

All the idiots were pitted against one and another ! That's the oldest trick in the book.

Then we have Rothschild's openly claim that the State of Israel is all his baby ! his creation ! That was set in play too win after WW2 and Hitler was the key to it all, as without his part in the game, such a State would not exist today and that's a fact.