2006-10-11 07:15:06 · 11 answers · asked by theagitator@sbcglobal.net 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Provide a source for ur claim and stop being silly.
2006-10-11 07:20:38 · answer #1 · answered by Pashur 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has to do wih the worker culture of the US. Many things are designed to make good little factory workers...High School, Organized Churches, and the forbidden drugs.
The OK ones: Uppers and Downers.
Bad Drugs: MJ, Acid, Peyote.
Speed to be more alert and work harder.
Downers to relax and prepare for the next work day.
Have a cup of coffee, drink a beer, now it's miller time!
Mind expanding bad, its not in the best interest of our owners for one of the tools to think.
Mind altering drugs act by breaking down conditioning, and they've worked very hard to keep us in the proper state, asleep with the same mentality as a hammer.
Hail Eris! All Hail Discordia!
2006-10-11 14:28:05 · answer #2 · answered by Hatir Ba Loon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who is hostile? I believe there are groups who are allowed to use certain substances in their religious rituals. But the problems with this are sort of obious.
1. Who decides WHICH substances are acceptable for such uses? I figure marijuana is fairly safe, when used under certain circumstances. But what about heroin? How about...meth? Paint fumes? Crack? Bleach?
2. Who decides which potential users are legitimate religions and who decides if they are cults or if they are just trying to get access to using drugs legally? Can I just start the Church of Me and decide we should use drugs in our rituals and demand that my rights be upheld or do I have to be a member of a centuries old religion?
3. What about issues surrounding age-limits and consent? Young people and others are often SUBJECTED to religion as opposed to choosing to practice it. Should those people also be subjected to the dangers of using drugs? At what age is a person knowledgeable enough to make decisions about the religion they will follow and the substances that exposes them to?
4. What about atheists? Seriously, if you don't believe in god and/or practice a religion why should YOU have different rights than the ritual practicer/drug user? What if I have rituals such as meditation that fall outside the realm of what we typically call "religion" but I nonetheless consider it appropriate to use drugs for them?
2006-10-11 14:26:41 · answer #3 · answered by CuteWriter 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in Ancient and Modern times there have been drugs used by those who were taught the proper way to use them as help to gain wisdom and knowledge. there is a huge difference in the way these drugs are used for these purposes and recreational use. a serious manner respectful of the ritual must be maintained for proper results.
2006-10-11 14:21:54 · answer #4 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably because of the scare campaign concerning drugs during the twentieth century. The drugs aren't harmful it is how they are abused that hurt people.
I say why not too. As long as the goal is to open up spiritually.
2006-10-11 14:19:16 · answer #5 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the word Pharmakia (misspelled) is where they got the term for pharmacy which means sorcery. Drugs = Sorcery
2006-10-11 14:18:07 · answer #6 · answered by wisdom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as they are used on a good doctors advise it is OK.( Not the drugs that will kill you)
2006-10-11 14:19:19 · answer #7 · answered by openpsychy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one is going to buy your limp excuse for drug use. I have worked in a rehab center, and I know what drugs do to people both physically, mentally, legally and financially.
2006-10-11 14:20:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm all for hallucinogenic drugs, spare me the god part though
2006-10-11 14:17:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Religion is the opiate of the masses. They don't need any help to numb their brain, they're already there.
2006-10-11 14:16:56 · answer #10 · answered by Allison L 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋