Marijuana and the Bible? http://www.equalrights4all.org/religious/bible.htm?

Question

I have read this and i found it to be interesting. So what i have read seems to be this isn't a drug it is known as a herb, a healing herb. I want to know what yall think of this after reading what is in this website. Interesting or not?
to me it is interesting.

What is the Word of God on the Cannabis plant?
The hemp plant (scientific name: cannabis, slang: marijuana) is one of the many useful herbs "yielding seed after its kind" created and blessed by God on the third day of creation, "and God saw that it was good." (Genesis 1:12) He gave hemp for people to use with our free will.
God said, "Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed which is upon the face of all the earth.…To you it will be for meat." … And God saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. (Genesis 1:29-31) The Bible predicts some herb's prohibition. "Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times, some shall … speak lies in hypocrisy … commanding to abstain from meats which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.

The Bible speaks of a special plant. "I will raise up for them a plant of renown, and they shall be no more consumed with hunger in the land, neither bear the shame of the heathen any more." (Ezekiel 34:29) A healing plant. On either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare 12 manner of fruits, and yielding her fruit every month; and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. (Revelations 22:1-2) A gift from God.

Does the Bible discuss drugs?
Alcohol is the only drug openly discussed in the Bible, so it must serve as our reference. Wine is drunk during religious occasions such as Passover &emdash; the Last Supper of Jesus and His disciples. It remains a sacrament in modern church services.
Jesus began his public life by miraculously turning water into wine at the Wedding at Cana (John 2:1-10) when the reception ran out. The Bible distinguishes between use and misuse. It says, Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. (Proverbs 31:6-7) but Woe unto them that … follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them! (Isaiah 5:10)
Yet the simple joys of drinking were also sung. He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth; And wine that maketh glad the heart of man and oil to make his face to shineth.

Did Jesus speak about choice?
He said not to criticize other people for their habits. "Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; that which cometh out of the mouth defileth a man." (Mat. 15:11) The apostle Paul wrote, I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. … For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. (Paul: Romans 14:14,17)

Did He speak of government?
Jesus said to keep church and state apart. "Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's and unto God the things which be God's." (Luke 20:25) As we have seen, it was God, not government, who gave man the herbs to use. And it was government that put Jesus to death.

Property forfeiture laws?
He warned us about seizure and forfeiture laws. "Beware of the scribes which …devour widows' houses…. The same shall receive greater damnation." (Luke 20:46-47) Jesus, too, was a victim. The soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took His garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part. (John. 19:33)

What about the Drug War?
Blessed are the peacemakers. (Matthew 5:9)
It was God who created cannabis hemp and told mankind to use "every green herb" on Earth. The Bible speaks of mercy, healing and a persecution of God's children. They persecute me wrongfully; help thou me. (Psalms 119:86) Prisons and drug wars do not save souls. The Lord… hath sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and the opening of the prison to them that are bound. (Isaiah 61:1)
What should the ministry do?
Teach God's truth. Warn your congregation that the war on marijuana is unchristian and must be ended. My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you, that you will be no priest to Me … for I desired mercy and not sacrifice. (Hosea 4:6, 6:6)

Remember: Every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused if it be received with thanksgiving…. If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine. (Paul: 1 Timothy 4:4-6)

SO ALL THAT I READ AND YOU SEE WHAT I HAVE READ. DO YOU THINK THAT MARIJUANA SHOULD BE LEGALIZED? IT PROBABLY WOULDN'T MATTER ANYWAY BECAUSE PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD ARE STILL DOING IT, AND MOST OF US ANY WAY BREAKS THE LAW. BUT DO YOU THINK IT SHOULD BE LEGALIZED?

http://www.fcda.org/tenthings.html
this is also helpful. tells you ten things about marijuana.

Q. How Does It Affect Your Health?
A. No drug is always safe for everybody, but after 150 years of scientific study, the only proven health problem from cannabis is that its smoke can be linked to bronchitis.7 The smoke contains potential carcinogens, but there are no proven cancers. The risk can be reduced by taking smaller inhalations and exhaling in a few seconds, by using a "vaporizer" to release THC without burning, or by eating it. May cause drowsiness, distraction or anxiety. Moreover, it is a safe and effective medicinal herb with proven therapeutic value in treating hundreds of symptoms and ailments, including glaucoma, MS, asthma, arthritis, cancer, AIDS, epilepsy, nausea, anorexia, depression, stress, etc.8 The US Institute of Medicine (IOM) determined in 1999 that "Except for the harms associated with smoking, the adverse effects of marijuana use are within the range of effects tolerated for other medications."9

Q. Has Anyone Ever Died From a Cannabis Overdose?
A. No; not even once.10 It is difficult to gauge the eaten dose, which can lead to unpleasant, but non-lethal effects. Judge Francis Young studied the evidence, and ruled in 1988 that "marijuana is far safer than many foods we commonly consume." This comparison chart shows the number of deaths from selected substances in a typical year.*

Tobacco 340,000 to 425,000
Alcohol (excluding crime/accidents) 150,000 +
Legal Drug Overdose (prescription) 14,000 to 27,000
Illegal Drug Overdose 3,800-5,200
Aspirin 180 to 1000+
Marijuana 0


* Based on US Surgeon General and other statistical sources.

Answer 1

it's funny people classify this plant as a drug, when there is no physical dependency. then you'll have the people who say it's mentally addictive, i think that is a case of a weak mind. people will also say it's the gateway drug, i'm sorry it's not. cigarettes and alcohol are, they are legal and much more dangerous.

Answer 2

Well, I'm an atheist so I really am not concerned with what the bible says. But yes, pot is a very useful herb for the right reasons. I used it for the wrong reasons years ago (but it sure was fun!). I feel it should be legalized and taxed like alcohol and tobacco.

Answer 3

What makes you think that drugs are not also herbs. Aspirin comes from trees. Poison ivy is also an herb.

Marijuana won't kill you, at least not quickly, but it makes a lot of people not care about taking care of their business or their families. Casual, occasional use may be OK, but don't go sending out messages that it is benign. Anything that alters your consciousness has potential to rob you of parts of yourself that you, in reality, value.

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Answer 4

now your talking like my husband. LOL God also said we are to follow the rules of Government and its illegal. That is why I put it in a different category than alcohol. Alcohol isn't against God, being drunk is. because of alcoholism in my family, I choose not to have it in my household.

Answer 5

It's not what goes into a man that defiles him but what comes from his heart that defiles him. If in your mind if it is unclean then its bad. But if it makes you week in discernment, or anything then it might be a sin. It probably just makes you act stupid.

Answer 6

Herbs are suppose to be medicinal, as is marajuana. Its when people abuse the use of it that it starts becoming a problem.

Answer 7

I agree with that sweet little white seal just above me. Ain't he/she just the cutest little thing.

Answer 8

I believe it. Start your church today. You will have many joiners!



Good Luck & Blessings!