I know this topic has come up before.
Cannabis is legal in 24 states in the U.S. for recreational use as of this writing.
Alcohol is a drug. It’s used recreationally. The same for nicotine and caffeine. Alcohol, nicotine and caffeine are sanctioned for use in moderation by the church. A bit of mental gymnastics I’ve seen here justifying why alcohol for example is allowed but cannabis isn’t. Especially when all three, alcohol, nicotine and caffeine are physically addictive. Cannabis can be psychologically addictive but the “jury” is still out on whether cannabis is also physically addictive (ie actually suffer physical withdrawals from stopping regular use).
I guess I don’t see at this point if a person lives in a state where recreational cannabis is legal as to how/why The Church would hold the line that it’s sinful to use cannabis.
I’m hoping to get some feedback and opinions on this.
Cannabis is legal in 24 states in the U.S. for recreational use as of this writing.
Alcohol is a drug. It’s used recreationally. The same for nicotine and caffeine. Alcohol, nicotine and caffeine are sanctioned for use in moderation by the church. A bit of mental gymnastics I’ve seen here justifying why alcohol for example is allowed but cannabis isn’t. Especially when all three, alcohol, nicotine and caffeine are physically addictive. Cannabis can be psychologically addictive but the “jury” is still out on whether cannabis is also physically addictive (ie actually suffer physical withdrawals from stopping regular use).
I guess I don’t see at this point if a person lives in a state where recreational cannabis is legal as to how/why The Church would hold the line that it’s sinful to use cannabis.
I’m hoping to get some feedback and opinions on this.