RootsBooster Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 This isn't a jab at Christianity. I've heard it said many times with no explanation as to why, but there seems to be a large portion of American society who are against legalising cannabis (fair enough) but site their Christianity as the reasoning for it. I read something similar in the current thread about cannabis, where a forum member posted that a large portion of America still have strong Christian beliefs, so there will be no chance of legalisation. When asked to explain their position, I've heard & read people say things like "My faith means a lot to me", which doesn't really explain anything. I've looked into the bible but can't seem to see anything about Jesus being against cannabis. There are parts that you could say are pro-cannabis but that's down to interpretation, which is pointless in my opinion. So does anyone know what Christianity (in this portion of people) has against the legalisation of cannabis? While we're at it, does anyone know why many conservative Christians over there are in favour of the death penalty even though it says in the bible "thou shalt not kill" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barleycorn Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Well, there's this, which seems pretty weak to me. The reliance on using only one translation of the meaning of the Greek pharmakeia, the use or the administering of drugs rather than the use of magical arts is pretty tenuous at best, especially given the context in which it is used. The other reasons given are that it's a sin for the simple reason that having fun is a sin. We shall have to eagerly await any resident Christians to come along and explain it in more detail for us. As for your second question I would think that is pretty obvious "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" jb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuy Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 A more pertinent question would be why is there a large rump of dead-beats wanting to smoke weed with impunity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitisbad Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 A more pertinent question would be why is there a large rump of dead-beats wanting to smoke weed with impunity? why not? ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootsBooster Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 Well, there's this, which seems pretty weak to me. The reliance on using only one translation of the meaning of the Greek pharmakeia, the use or the administering of drugs rather than the use of magical arts is pretty tenuous at best, especially given the context in which it is used. The other reasons given are that it's a sin for the simple reason that having fun is a sin. We shall have to eagerly await any resident Christians to come along and explain it in more detail for us. As for your second question I would think that is pretty obvious "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" jb Well, what's more important for them to obay, God's command or man's law? By eye for an eye, thieves should be stolen from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootsBooster Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 A more pertinent question would be why is there a large rump of dead-beats wanting to smoke weed with impunity? Also why do legal professionals, doctors, police, engineers, musicans and MP's want to smoke it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuy Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 why not? ........ If it must be legalised then it ought to be treated like alcohol, i.e not be intoxicated with it in the work-place and behind the wheel of a vehicle etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootsBooster Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 If it must be legalised then it ought to be treated like alcohol, i.e not be intoxicated with it in the work-place and behind the wheel of a vehicle etc. I would have thought that goes without saying. Anyway, got any answers for the OP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 So does anyone know what Christianity (in this portion of people) has against the legalisation of cannabis? Sadly its this minority that sullies the name "Christianity". I'm a Christian and I believe that if it grows naturally on God's Earth then it was placed here for a reason. And until the time comes that it's true use, be it medicinal, or limitless cheap energy, then I have no problems with people smoking it responsibly. I just wish more people would listen to the tolerant types rather than the nutters. Same with Islam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuy Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I would have thought that goes without saying. Anyway, got any answers for the OP? Actually many on here have stated that they believe cannabis improves, thats IMPROVES, driving!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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