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Matariel
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Huh? Food? Goodies? Ecclesiastical hand-outs? Did I miss something…? 
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jean8
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nancy,Yes my grammer is as good as it gets but it is legal:thumbsup: And I’m not here to seek approval on my english.You understood quite well congradulations!!!
I don’t know much about marijuana. In fact I don’t know what it looks like. If a person smokes it, it’s bad, just as regular cigarettes are. Not to mention the cost. And it is not legal, yet. We have a new president.
God bless,
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jkiernan56
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In the OP, I brought up the subject of legality. For some, they will not even consider the moraliy of using marijuana unless they can get through this door. Their position is that if it is illegal, it is immoral. Case closed. But the purpose of this thread is NOT to discuss the legality of the use of marijuana, but the morality. So for the sake of discussion, it must be a GIVEN and presumed LEGAL where a person uses marijuana. If that is the case and we have gotten through door #1, lets try to go to door #2.
If it is legal, and the person using it does so in a moderate, responsible way, is the use of marijuana immoral?
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alongexpectedpa
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I highly doubt it is. As others have said, just because it’s against the law doesn’t necessarily mean it’s bad. Ex. southern blacks riding in the front of buses or sitting at lunch counters illegally, alcohol being “ok” to do on Jan. 19 1920 (or whenever it was) but not “ok” to do on Jan. 20 1920, not sinful to shoot off fireworks in one Missouri town but right when you cross the Illinois border it’s not…the list could go on. These examples and others illustrate the ridiculousness of worrying about such a thing. Love your family and friends, lead a decent life, and I’m sure you’ll be fine.
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LegoGE1947
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See a couple of posts up by me. I was commenting on the fact that Christians can’t seem to have “fellowship” without eating. What hurts me and my wife is that most of the food provided at these things is stuff we can’t or shouldn’t eat since i have hypoglycemia and my wife has diabetes. People were suggesting we should bring our own things we CAN eat. Hope this brings you up to speed. We are not looking for ecclesiastical hand-outs Please don;t be confused.Huh? Food? Goodies? Ecclesiastical hand-outs? Did I miss something…?
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nancy_dalrymple
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[SIGN]Hi Jeannancy,
I don’t know much about marijuana. In fact I don’t know what it looks like. If a person smokes it, it’s bad, just as regular cigarettes are. Not to mention the cost. And it is not legal, yet. We have a new president.
God bless,
jean8
[/SIGN] I hope they never make it legal and I hope obama gets all the help he can get he’s going to need it.The world is a mess and this country has pushed the limit on God and his great mercy and love. Greed is the benifactor,and main street is suffering because of it. I prayed the whole day on the 20th, I was so affraid that something might happen to him. I did not vote him in but it’s in the bible to pray for the leaders of the country. Take care Nancy
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nancy_dalrymple
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[SIGN]Hi Jeannancy,
I don’t know much about marijuana. In fact I don’t know what it looks like. If a person smokes it, it’s bad, just as regular cigarettes are. Not to mention the cost. And it is not legal, yet. We have a new president.
God bless,
jean8
[/SIGN] I hope they never make it legal and I hope obama gets all the help he can get he’s going to need it.The world is a mess and this country has pushed the limit on God and his great mercy and love. Greed is the benifactor,and main street is suffering because of it. I prayed the whole day on the 20th, I was so affraid that something might happen to him. I did not vote him in but it’s in the bible to pray for the leaders of the country. Take care Nancy
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maryrev12
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I gotta tell ya, " love your family and friends, lead a decent life, and I’m sure you’ll be fine"
is not a catholic formula to ensure heaven. Its already been stated in this thread that smoking pot involves you in drug trafficking, this is strickly forbidden by our Church. You can " what if this or what if that " to death- but facts are facts. The same mexican growers more than likely traffic other drugs as well, and possibly people too. you can “what if i grew it myself?” well, do YOU? The Lord wants his servant to be single minded, focused on his will, not getting high or even slightly high to forget about his will. We are, as christians, called to a life of suffering and prayer… eventually we will all suffer- it is the suffering and how we respond to it that purifies us and makes us holy. " what if this and what if that" is speculation and not pertinant to what you are doing NOW. WHY do you want to get high is the question you need to ask yourself…and the hands who brought you this pot- their suppliers… who have they harmed to continue their illegal black market?
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LegoGE1947
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I was also afraid someone might try and pull a “Lee Harvey Oswald” routine. Nancy maybe it was your prayers that kept anything bad from happening! One will never know until eternity.[SIGN]Hi Jean
As to Mr Obama I wouldn’t take his job under a Christmas tree!
God’s great mercy and love must be awesome I don’t see how He can stand it!
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maryrev12
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by the way… didnt mean to insuate you use pot… was kind of responding to the pot smokers in here in that part of my post. sorry I didnt clarify that. You never said you used pot-
take care…God Bless you
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janw
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I think I already gave my :twocents: , if not, it would be a sin for me because I am very anxious and would love to relax many days so I’m afraid I would use it too often. Do not care for prescriptions that are suppose to relax you so I do not use. I pray and read the scriptures and that helps alot.
For those that can use in moderation, just as with wine, I do not believe it is a sin if they would make it legal and it should be legal. It would take away the criminal element, save our country billions I would guess. Could be taxed and use the $ to treat serious drug problems in this country.
Not being legal for medical purposes is a disgrace and I believe due to corruption between the drug co. and politicians.
I may not agree with our new president on everything, but when I saw him and his wife get out of the car in the parade, I was very afraid for them. We live in a crazy world and they are a beautiful family. I hope he won’t be doing alot of that in the future.
As christians we should all pray for him and his staff as they do need prayers and a few miracles.
For those that can use in moderation, just as with wine, I do not believe it is a sin if they would make it legal and it should be legal. It would take away the criminal element, save our country billions I would guess. Could be taxed and use the $ to treat serious drug problems in this country.
Not being legal for medical purposes is a disgrace and I believe due to corruption between the drug co. and politicians.
I may not agree with our new president on everything, but when I saw him and his wife get out of the car in the parade, I was very afraid for them. We live in a crazy world and they are a beautiful family. I hope he won’t be doing alot of that in the future.
As christians we should all pray for him and his staff as they do need prayers and a few miracles.
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LegoGE1947
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I remember there used to be a humorist (I forget his name) who said “Liquor is quicker but pot is not!”
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jkiernan56
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Mary,
You have a good point that people who smoke pot should examine their conscience as to whether their source of pot participates in the economics of evil. While it is OK to challenge others on how they obtain their pot, it is not right for you to presume how they do. You do not know what you do not know. You can challenge, but only a self-righteous person judges and presumes to know. I am not placing you in that category – just asking you to examine it to see if it applies to you as you have asked others to examine how they obtain pot.
Please correct me if I misunderstand, but it appears to me that you place alcohol in one category and marijuana in another. Moderate, responsible use of alcohol is acceptable behavior and for those who don’t abuse it … and can be a good thing in a person’s life. Do you agree with that or disagree? If you agree with it, please tell me why the same cannot be true of pot smoking? Is the person who partakes in alcohol NOT being single minded in your opinion? If that is the case, do you hold the opinion that the wine Jesus made at the wedding of Cana was only fruit juice? I honestly believe it was real wine – in fact it was quality wine that the guests commented on.
People smoke pot for the same reason some people like to have an alcoholic beverage. It is hypocritical to have a double standard on this in my opinion.
Please correct me where I may have a misunderstanding on what you really do think about the relationship between drinking alcoholic beverages and smoking pot. Thank you.
By the way, did you know that something that is recreational can also be therapeutic?
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Matariel
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I wish God descended from His Heaven and gave us a rulebook with every last senario and what to do in it (that’d be one big book…). 
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LegoGE1947
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Try sticking a book like THAT in your glove compartment!I wish God descended from His Heaven and gave us a rulebook with every last senario and what to do in it (that’d be one big book…).
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LegoGE1947
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Actually He DID, the rule book contained only two instructions “Love God & Love Your Neighbor as Yourself” but very few people listened and then they put Him on a cross. So much for rulebooks!I wish God descended from His Heaven and gave us a rulebook with every last senario and what to do in it (that’d be one big book…).
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nancy_dalrymple
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Anything that distorts the mind is not a good thing to be doing.When the Lord comes back what will he find you doing? will you go to the Lord in a shamefull condition? The devil waits to attack the mind so you are not able to do the will of God.Any chance he can get he will slip in to destroy your very life. I hope these scriptures will be of some help Col:2:18 2Ti:1:7 Titus:1:15 2:6 Philem:14 Heb:8:10 1Pet:1:13 3:8 4;1 Rev.17:9 17:13 Romans:8:6 Mark:5:15 12:30 Love of Christ Nancy
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LegoGE1947
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Walking yes playing sports yes listening to good music yes fellowshiping with good people yes
smoking pot nope!
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maryrev12
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the topic of the thread is- is it sinful to smoke marijuana? not is marijuana use the same as using alcohol.
I didn’t just fall of the truck, I know all about marijuana. I know people who use it. Lots of people. None grow it themselves. They support illegal drugs and take part in drug trafficking. It is a horrible underworld. stay on topic- the facts are facts. You didn’t start a “what if” thread.
As far as judging is concerned, I don’t judge anyone. This is a public discussion board and we are discussing whether or not using marijuana is sinful. You are judging me because I disagree with you- and you “hint” that I am self righteous. Is that your easy out? not to sound harsh, but thats how it sounded.
The world of legal marijuana does not exist here. Therefore we have a black and white issue. marijuana is a part of a larger drug trafficking trade, where more than just that drug is trafficked. People can also be trafficked and some of these cartels engage in that as well.
What if it was legal? thats another topic. And I may be inclined to agree with you. I used to smoke it. The Lord convicted me of it and asked me to stop- so I did.
facts are facts. How you obtain your pot is crucial to the topic of this thread.
As far as your alcohol argument, it is moot. Alcohol is legal and traded openly. It is not connected with the illegal drug trade. If I stumble accidentally upon the Jack Daniels factory, I do not have to worry about getting shot at. If my bar business is failing and I owe Jack Daniels money, I don’t fear for my life or family.
Also, and I said this already on this thread… historically it is believed that the wine in our Lords day was not as alcoholic as it is today. The fermentation process was revolutionary. It provided something besides water to drink. There was no refrigeration to keep things cool and fresh.
anyway… thats been said already. research it yourself to see.
take care- and God Bless you. Until pot is legal and is traded openly and does not support illegal drug trafficking, I will not be wishy washy with you, for the Lord would hold it against me.
In His Love,
MaryRev12
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Matariel
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I doubt you could even lift it.Try sticking a book like THAT in your glove compartment!
Yeah, but how do you get “Thou shalt not put thy pot-smoke in thy lungs” from “Love God and Love Thy Neighbour as Thyself”?
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