Quote Originally Posted by the image reaper
personally, I have done a LOT worse things in my life, pot-smoking is pretty tame, in comparison ... and, the world is a safer place when I'm medicated ........ marijuana DOES make me a nicer person
So perfectly true. I am not personally affiliated with any denomination or belief structure, but I do feel that IF we are to be judged for any reason... the topic of smoking bud isn't going to be very high up on their list for me. Haha. I am absolutely much safer to myself, my family, and society when I have affordable, steady access to quality medication. I would have to question a creator that would be against a basic principle such as that.

In my opinion, while there is absolutely a need for faith based organizations to debate the morality of consuming intoxicants... it should really be completely removed from the legal system. The truth is, we can not police what people do to themselves behind closed doors. The concept of prohibition on Cannabis is the equivalent of a Federal Law against masterbating. We are basing rules on beliefs that vary greatly between the population. No matter what happens, we all get jerked around and left feeling dirty :wtf: lol sorry.

So yeah... people can argue/debate until the cows come home as to IF or WHY Cannabis is acceptable in the eyes of "God." But what about people like me? As a country, we are supposed to respect others right to observe, accept or ignore all forms of religion no matter how radical that belief structure may be... AS LONG AS IT DOES NOT INFRINGE ON OTHERS RIGHTS OR HARM OTHER CITIZENS.

Logically...
- I accept the "moral sentence" implied with consuming intoxicants.
and
- I accept the health risks associated with when I choose smoke Cannabis.

The fact that I smoke Cannabis in my own home to benefit my life should have absolutely zero impact on another persons relationship with their God. If it does... that persons relationship with the Holy One needs tending to.

In reality... it is not the "counter culture" that disrupts the Christian way of life. It is the subtle moral influence that Christianity plays in society that disrupts the lives of all those that choose not to adopt that belief structure.

Simple morality has no place in the legal system. Non-violent, personal actions should be regulated by the individual. If no 3rd party can claim infringement on their Consitutional rights to freedom, by that individual... it should not be a violation of the law. It is the same reason that you can't prosecute someone for cutting themselves. It is horrific to some... and the pinnacle of symptom relief for others. Right? Wrong? We can not judge that... it is their choice. They are not physically harming someone else. As society we just have to make sure they don't die as a result of that behavior, offer alternatives, support, and education... and rely on that person to make appropriate decisions on their own.

Even in the Christian faith... judgement is not the responsibility of anyone "down here," so those people arguing are suggesting that they have a superior understanding of the word of God.

Again... I have never been to a church service in my entire life so I may be out of the loop in this discussion.

Back to this ------> :jointsmile:
TheMetal1 Reviewed by TheMetal1 on . Please Involve Your Opinion To This Large Controversy!!! Marijuana And Morals Please, this is a long read, but I encourage you to truck through this so we can all have a strong discussion about this because it's very controversial. As the bold states, this thread is about Marijuana and morals. These morals are pertaining to those of religious background. I got in a very heated argument with some good college friends tonight about the legalization and recreational usage of marijuana. Mind you, I was capable of educating and convincing them Rating: 5