Any other "conservative" christians out there

[Victoria Plum]

I have no problems with smoking a bit of pot and being a Christian - there again, I don't smoke it that often.

I don't believe anything in moderation, such as drinking alcohol (which i don't do, but only because I don't enjoy) and smoking a pipe of peace, does any harm.

Of course, we get into slightly murky waters when we think about the illegality of it.

[italianrose]

well, some people have argued that God is okay with weed because in the book of genesis it says that God put all the plants and herbs on the earth for man's use. i'm not sure what to think of this, but i am most definately a devoted christian who loves the sweet leaf :jointsmile:
i go to church, i read the bible, and since i live in portland, i always find myself having to stick up for jesus. you don't have to be clean cut in order for God to love you; remember, we're not perfect, we're just forgiven.

[PatrickHenry]

Look I'm not a Christian at all, but I think the person who started the thread was just looking for like minded people to chat with, not defend his beliefs. I happen to disagree with most conservative Christians, but he didn't ask for opinions...

Kick back and let people believe what they believe.

[Jizzle Blizzle420]

God indicated all the seed-bearing plants are good on literally the very first page of the Bible (see Genesis 1:11-12 and 29-30). seriously check it out then let me know what you think. Im a non-denominational christian and ive had this problem with meself, im not exactly a conservative but i stick strong to me faith and i smoke everyday.

[RichieRich]

Look I'm not a Christian at all, but I think the person who started the thread was just looking for like minded people to chat with, not defend his beliefs. I happen to disagree with most conservative Christians, but he didn't ask for opinions...

Kick back and let people believe what they believe.

I think that is very well said Patrick. Kudos!! Peace..:jointsmile:

[jdmarcus59]

yes

By "conservative Christian" I mean holds as closely as possible to the Christian Scriptures (the New Testament) as possible, attends church regularly, believes Christ's words even when they're unpopular (for instance when He says in the book of John, "I am the way, the truth, and the life and no one comes to the Father but by me."), etc...

Don't get me wrong, I respect all religions and I suspect we all have a lot to learn from each other. But Christ and the Bible has done too much to help me in life. I'll never be able to deny my utmost faith in the complete truthfulness of the Word of God.

Anyway... the point of my post is... I don't know *anyone* with my core beliefs who smokes weed. When I first became a Christian I was taught any alcohol (and of course weed, crack, whatever) were immoral and forbidden. As I matured in my faith and read the Bible for myself along with prayer, I realized that not only did Christ turn water into wine as his first recorded miracle, but he also is recorded as drinking it!

So I began drinking, because there's nothing better then a good glass of wine or a nice pair of ales, and if Christ made it, drank it, and if drinking one gives me more reason to praise God... then it certainly isn't wrong. Christians are warned in the Scriptures to not get drunk, and so I avoid drinking in excess.

I've recently decided to enjoy the good bud again. I smoked before I became a Christian, and after doing some research about legalization of cannabis (I'm about to enter law school and I'm interested in the war on drugs in general) I realized it is in fact a less addictive, less toxic (almost zero toxicity), and less dangerous drug then alcohol. So WTF, why would it be immoral and alcohol not be? It isn't mentioned in the Scriptures, and I used to just figure it was wrong because alcohol was wrong. But now I'm thinking if I can enjoy some nice beer without abusing it and getting drunk off my ass, it's probably fine to enjoy some nice bud without getting stoned out of my mind. There'd be nothing like smokin' some of God's green bud to make me thankful for Him and His creation. In my conscience, and in my prayers, I feel that I'm not doing anything wrong if I partake. ;-)

Anyway... most of my friends would freak if I told them I smoke. A few of them will laugh and be cool with it, but definitely would not join in. Anyone out there with my beliefs who smokes? I suspect I'm sort of an anomaly in both the "conservative/Baptist" Christian world and the bud smoker's world, but I'm not sure.

yes I belive like you do, but it is a deep subject
talk to latter

[jdmarcus59]

spirituality and religion is good, u believe in what u want

u cant change my mind and i cant change yours

i dont see why conflict is needed

I like what you say,because jesus said, my sheep hear my voice and
follow Me.