Is use of MARIJUANA a sin?

Question

I recognize that in some places (like the USA) it is illegal, but is it considered a sin?

Would this be THEOLOGICALLY any different from Alcohol? If so, why?

(If you like, read the answers to a similar alcohol question from earlier today: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiGlbsjzs4_VmOcbc4_AFYfsy6IX?qid=20070413061628AA96zql )

BTW, I've never used pot in my life, but I find the laws against it bizarrely harsh.

Answer 1

I don't see why it would be a sin. I vote no.

Answer 2

Here is the Bible verse that is relevant to the issue of sin: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body. Unlike coffee,there are numerous medical problems with pot.Below is a small part,about as much as this website will allow me to re-print,of an article that documents the medical problems with this drug: Marijuana impinges on the central nervous system by attaching to brain's neurons and interfering with normal communication between the neurons. These nerves respond by altering their initial behavior. For example, if a nerve is suppose to assist one in retrieving short-term memory, cannabinoids receptors make them do the opposite. So if one has to remember what he did five minutes ago, after smoking a high dose of marijuana, he has trouble. Marijuana plant contains 400 chemicals and 60 of them are cannabinoids, which are psychoactive compounds that are produced inside the body after cannabis is metabolized or is extorted from the cannabis plant. Cannabinoids is an active ingredient of marijuana. The most psychoactive cannabinoids chemical in marijuana that has the biggest impact on the brain is tetrahydrocannibol, or THC. THC is the main active ingredient in marijuana because it affects the brain by binding to and activating specific receptors, known as cannabinoid receptors. "These receptors control memory, thought, concentration, time and depth, and coordinated movement. THC also affects the production, release or re-uptake (a regulating mechanism) of various neurotransmitters." Neurotransmitters are chemical messenger molecules that carry signals between neurons. Some of these affects are personality disturbances, depression and chronic anxiety. Psychiatrists who treat schizophrenic patient advice them to not use this drug because marijuana can trigger severe mental disturbances and cause a relapse.

Answer 3

Breaking the law would be a sin, as the Bible says something to the effect that we should obey the government and render unto Caesar what is Caesar's - all that jazz.

As for the actual use of marijuana, we could interpret that as defiling the body temple, but we could also do this with fatty foods, driving too fast, etc.

So it's really up to your interpretation.

Answer 4

I just love your sensational headline-question! "Sin" is always a big eye grabber!

Sin to me means: "Missing the Mark" (I believe it's an old archery term).

It is up to each individual to decide what is a sin in their own lives. Each person gets to decide what they want to work on and change. No one can tell you what "your sins" are.

Personally, drugs could be considered a sin because it takes me away from right things. I went down a road of drugs and sex to learn this. My addiction to meth took me far away from any positive things that I wanted in my life. I'm sure that if I started to mess with another drug, it might have the same effect. No body could tell me that. I had to learn it for my self. "Say no to drugs"... It doesn't mean anything unless you have the experience to back it up! I can say this because I know! Folks: SAY NO TO DRUGS!!! It's a hard lesson to learn the hard way!! But... you get to decide that for yourselves!!

Answer 5

Only in the eyes of the putrid law.

Answer 6

I don't consider it a sin.

It's illegal, but it's not a sin.

Answer 7

They see lobster as an abomination and sin, so how about Marijuana...?

Answer 8

Is it good for you and those around you?

If it isn't then why do it?

If it isn't...doesn't that mean its either a useless endeavor or something thats bad?

Answer 9

according to bible
wine Marijuana lust no problem

Answer 10

Don't think so unless you get in your car and kill someone after smoking it.