many cultures have a long history of using marijuana for religious purposes. some extend beyond recorded history. other traditions use the myriad other natural drugs such as peyote, tobacco, and mushrooms. there are really too many to mention. christians even recognize alcohol as a sacrament. will you please state your opinion on this topic?
2006-10-30 22:41:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
bandit - - if they used non-alcoholic wine, why would there be a need to rail against it. you make no sense. also, if you want to participate in any kind of intellectual debate i would recommend citing the passage you quote. thanks.
2006-10-30 22:56:25 · update #1
hi joez--i wasn;t questioning whether those quotes were from the bible, but only stating that one should cite the passage as a standard convention in any debate. you presented your thoughts in a mature and respectful way. i'd just like to let you know that many people find marijuana helpful in the spititual quest, from the sadhus of india to modern day rastas. here's a link you may find interesting: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religious_use_of_cannabis
2006-10-30 23:30:46 · update #2
It's much like fasting, or meditation--altering the state of consciousness to make spiritual experience easier. Still done many places in many traditions with many substances. If someone's doing it truly for a spiritual experience, more power to them. (My substance of choice for this is legal for use where I live, though not everywhere, which makes it a good bit easier.)
2006-10-30 22:45:22 · answer #1 · answered by angk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bandits quotes are pretty much what is stated in the Bible, if not verbatim. Here's one: "Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit." (Ephesians 5:18). Also, I have read that the Greek word for sorcery implies drug use, supposedly the word pharmacy is derivative of this word. I'm uncertain of the veracity of this. However, I do know that my friend said mushrooms changed his life, and while I am skeptical of certain shamanic practices involving chasing away spirits involved with disease, etc., I am very much interested in the way 'shrooms can help one better understand one's own mind. I plan on trying them, and I very much want them to apply to my life and my faith in God. I am not practicing sorcery, nor do I intend to be constantly inebriated (it's not exactly an addictive substance). Personally, I do not see the harm. Although I don't see how marijuana can be of great benefit, at any rate, be careful with it, and enjoy it sparingly and responsibly if you must at all.
2006-10-31 07:19:00 · answer #2 · answered by Joez2103 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It ought not to be. There is never a good reason to use any sort of drug or stimulant as part of a religious service. We should all strive to keep mind altering substances out of the body. Prescription drugs are necessary for many people, but they should never be abused to the point of dependency. This is often difficult to avoid, however, because pharmacists keep making drugs stronger and stronger. A person should never go to church flying high as a kite.
2006-10-31 06:46:16 · answer #3 · answered by Preacher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says "wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging, whoso is deceived thereby is not wise..."
"our bodies are the temple of the holy spirit" etc.
Using alcoholic beverages and drugs for religious practices is an idea of man's, not a BIBLICAL part of any sacrament. They used unfermented grape juice in Biblical times, which was also referred to as "wine".
2006-10-31 06:47:33 · answer #4 · answered by bandit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's just an excuse people use. Alcohol and drugs aren't good for you. All that stuff is something you can become addicted to and it's not good for the mind or body.
2006-10-31 06:48:51 · answer #5 · answered by tracy211968 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋