What position do you think Christians should take on Marijuana?

[NathanH83]

God created plants, and gives them to us to use for good purposes, but not to abuse them. What are your thoughts?

 

[RichWh1]

Marijuana has quite a few health benefits that can make it a good source of health and healing.
The two drugs that can be extracted from the plant are THC and CBD ; one is good for soothing the nervous system thereby reducing seizures in some cases.


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[Andrew]

It's not for everyone but it can be beneficial for some.

I used to smoke in high-school because my friends had it but it wasn't good for my anxiety at the time, I smoked off and on later on because it was good for sleep and anxiety, go figure.. nowadays I have to take sleep medication and occasional stress meds for "legal" relief.

As a Christian I feel that not all users should be subjected to the 60s hippie movement-American stereotype that the west has lingered on to for so long.. but I also don't feel that any Christian should fog up their mental facilities with any drug (including marijuana) just to "get high/party" knowing that we are expected to remain vigilant in all our 'heart, body and soul' for the Lord's return at any moment.

 

[NathanH83]

Marijuana has quite a few health benefits that can make it a good source of health and healing.
The two drugs that can be extracted from the plant are THC and CBD ; one is good for soothing the nervous system thereby reducing seizures in some cases.


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Can’t THC and CBD be taken by mouth in the form of oil? Is there any need to smoke them?

If I buy CBD oil from the nearby store, will I fail a drug test at work? If so, then how can that be right, when my state has made it legal? Especially when CBD doesn’t have ANY of the attributes that would make a person high. Only THC makes a person high. CBD cannot make a person high.

 

[Andrew]

Can’t THC and CBD be taken by mouth in the form of oil? Is there any need to smoke them?

If I buy CBD oil from the nearby store, will I fail a drug test at work? If so, then how can that be right, when my state has made it legal? Especially when CBD doesn’t have ANY of the attributes that would make a person high. Only THC makes a person high. CBD cannot make a person high.

That's the thing, CBD works great for sleep and anxiety but I'm sure it would show up as positive in a drug screen so I can't even take it. I used the oil droplets just before I closed my eyes for bed and it worked wonders

 

[NathanH83]

That's the thing, CBD works great for sleep and anxiety but I'm sure it would show up as positive in a drug screen so I can't even take it. I used the oil droplets just before I closed my eyes for bed and it worked wonders

And that’s another thing. If I tried out CBD on a Friday, would I then fail a drug test the following Tuesday, since it stays in your system?

 

[Andrew]

And that’s another thing. If I tried out CBD on a Friday, would I then fail a drug test the following Tuesday, since it stays in your system?

I have no idea, as a component of marijuana they will probably determine it as a trace of recent marijuana use

 

[Stravinsk]

The only reason cannabis aka "marijuana" has even approached acceptableness and legality in nominally Christian areas is because of the gigantic push it's advocates have been giving of it's very beneficial properties in relation to the human body.

In my estimation many (most) of the Pauline Christian persuasion confuse/amalgamate man's laws with God's laws and think they originate from the same source. Hence, one of the reasons they accepted it's illegal status as somehow "god's will" for so long.

Cannabis is mentioned in the bible (mistranslated "calamus" ) as part of the holy anointing oil. Unlike calamus, it is non-toxic.

The drug like attributes of the plant (the ones people associate with "getting high") are only activated by heat. You could chew on varieties even bred to be 80% or more THC and not get high, but receive all the health benefits thereof as long as you didn't cook it.

 

[NathanH83]

The only reason cannabis aka "marijuana" has even approached acceptableness and legality in nominally Christian areas is because of the gigantic push it's advocates have been giving of it's very beneficial properties in relation to the human body.

In my estimation many (most) of the Pauline Christian persuasion confuse/amalgamate man's laws with God's laws and think they originate from the same source. Hence, one of the reasons they accepted it's illegal status as somehow "god's will" for so long.

Cannabis is mentioned in the bible (mistranslated "calamus" ) as part of the holy anointing oil. Unlike calamus, it is non-toxic.

The drug like attributes of the plant (the ones people associate with "getting high") are only activated by heat. You could chew on varieties even bred to be 80% or more THC and not get high, but receive all the health benefits thereof as long as you didn't cook it.

Woah, that’s cool

 

[Andrew]

The only reason cannabis aka "marijuana" has even approached acceptableness and legality in nominally Christian areas is because of the gigantic push it's advocates have been giving of it's very beneficial properties in relation to the human body.

In my estimation many (most) of the Pauline Christian persuasion confuse/amalgamate man's laws with God's laws and think they originate from the same source. Hence, one of the reasons they accepted it's illegal status as somehow "god's will" for so long.

Cannabis is mentioned in the bible (mistranslated "calamus" ) as part of the holy anointing oil. Unlike calamus, it is non-toxic.

The drug like attributes of the plant (the ones people associate with "getting high") are only activated by heat. You could chew on varieties even bred to be 80% or more THC and not get high, but receive all the health benefits thereof as long as you didn't cook it.

I remember hearing about the anointing oil and cannabis use in the OT, I wanted to mention it but wasn't sure if I remembered correctly.

I get what you mean about the law and all but what about the law of the land?
I do find it bit upsetting that America calls for unity as a nation while locking up citizens in one state for marijuana drug charges and marketing legal use for citizens in another, to each state it's own I suppose but this is far different than just serving alcohol before 12am on a sunday in Texas and getting slapped with a fine.. I mean I could lose my job and entire lively hood over a droplet of CBD oil.

 

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[Rocketon]

I came across this old post and thought I'd share my thoughts. A few years back, I tried a weed cart just to see what it was like. It was a pretty chill experience, but it got me thinking about how everyone approaches things differently. For Christians, I believe it's a balance of personal convictions and the impact on others. Some might see it as a way to unwind responsibly, while others might have reservations. I think the key is having honest conversations and making informed choices based on your own values.

 

[The Jason]

Marijuana is not as natural as they say. Much of it has been laced and the CBD THC concentrations for candies and whatnot is at the max, I suspect.

 

[Frankj]

Just my current thinking, a question I ask myself: Since weed alters thinking and thought processes, do I want anything other than the Holy Spirit involved in directing my thoughts?

For me the answer (at least at this time of my life) is no, but I suppose each person has to decide that for himself.

 

[Faith]

I used to smoke it and it gave me major panic attacks. I get them now too but the weed (or pot, as we used to call it) really triggered the attacks.Ive had anxiety disorders my whole life but when I started smoking pot I didn’t know what was happeninge to me. I thought the pot was maybe laced with something, which I suppose it could’ve been but it started happening frequently.

 

[The Jason]

My encounter with one dude gave me the impression he was very lazy and out of his mind. Is this the way we want people to be?