I don’t do MJ and never have; one of my sons does - and does it in moderation. With some research, you can find what amounts to moderate use with either alcohol or MJ.
Is he supposed to tell me to switch from gin to bourbon, maybe?It is illegal…unless used for specific medical conditions.
So, it’s illegal. Big deal. There was a time in America when alcohol was illegal, too.
I’m not trying to “be your confessor,” or judge your conscience. Merely would like to point out that it is a moral precept of the Church that we are to follow civil authorities unless those civil authorities require us to violate moral law. (And that not doing so is considered, yes, sinful.)
Do you ever use that line defending a client?
Good point Elizabeth. Furthermore, it is always wise to seek council from the Church on such matters.
Ah, yes! A sin to follow too closely or failing to put a dime in the parking meter. My conscience is quite clear about not always following the civil authorities. I am not all that scrupulous.
Not in court.
I’m not a big fan of romney’s foreign policy either, I don’t know how his actions with enimes and friends compare, but I want a president who wants to get us out of the foreign entanglements that we are currently in. Not a president who will continue bankrupting this country on military spending.
Who said anything about scrupulosity or about parking meters? Is that your best “argument,” Counsellor? Let’s hear you proclaim about how a Judge in court would describe such an “argument” which does not address the general issue of obeying civil authorities in matters of importance. Actually, Catholic moral doctrine does address the respectful use and abuse of the body, including the consumption of substances.Ah, yes! A sin to follow too closely or failing to put a dime in the parking meter. My conscience is quite clear about not always following the civil authorities. I am not all that scrupulous.
Interesting that you should mention this. On another thread one of our posters is arguing that Assad is doing the right thing in Syria’s civil war, and is the best friend of Christians in Syria. I’d guess that while that gentlemen would applaud Secretary Clinton, you’d not.
Whom do you consider our friends, and our enemies?
Like a baby!
but Dr. Paul is a republican and as a member of house he was influence, if influenced at all, not by the libertarian party platform but by the republican platform. Don’t think because Ron Paul’s views are libertarian that his views are in line with the libertarian platform.
That’s probably news to all those people who have been smoking pot every day since 1968.
I didn’t say it wasn’t addictive but it isn’t the most addictive drug. I think people over-exadurate at times how bad it can beThat’s probably news to all those people who have been smoking pot every day since 1968.
Over-exadurate?
The defining term is “of importance.” I dare say that I could be representing someone in court on something and opposing counsel would have a different view than mine as to what consitutes “importance.”
That it does, and I agree that use of intoxicants must be respectful of the body and not abusive. There are those substances that are always abusive (cocaine and raw moonshine) and those that are not - ordinary alcoholic beverages and marijuana.
Or possibly hire a good attorney who specializes in such things to get you off if a cop does stop you for speeding. No need to try to change the law when that could take years.
Yes, it could be. Arrogantly doing 75 in a 25 mph School Zone would be a sin, doing 28 in that same 25 mph school zone wouldn’t be - at least to me.
you are correct I take my statement back
Marijuana does great damage to the lungs.
How does CCC2291 feel about the use of the drug known as alcohol (and it most definitely is a drug)? I would challenge the opinion that it can be used only on strictly therapeutic grounds. At my church, for example, one can take the Body of Christ either by wine or wafer.
Peace and prayers to you.