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Dependency on any pain-numbing drug for any reason is contrary to Christian perspective. Temporary pain relief is one thing. But all these drugs and opioids eventually lead to addiction.@Nancy I think you yourself have likely been convinced for much longer than some on the thread of the medical benefits of inhaling marijuana, right?
@Heart2Soul who started the thread said that she is considering the matter from within the framework of her doctor's advice. Good to keep doctors' advice in mind.Dependency on any pain-numbing drug for any reason is contrary to Christian perspective. Temporary pain relief is one thing. But all these drugs and opioids eventually lead to addiction.
I believe "medically" is just an excuse to legalize getting high in most cases.@lightlysalted
I know you prefer just to stick to your menthols, Ziggy.
Do you welcome at all the fact that states have legalized marijuana so that it's available medicinally?
Oh I agree it can be so, Ziggy..........I believe "medically" is just an excuse to legalize getting high in most cases.
In today's world everyone is looking for some kind of escape. Yesterday it was alcohol, today it's marijuana.
Reality can be a hard thing to face.
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No problem with using plants for medicinal purposes. The "psycho-active" chemical in marijuana can be removed. But using drugs recreationally to get high.....is an ancient pagan practice. Marijuana was used in ancient idol worship. I believe it makes people susceptible in certain ways, spiritually, like being under a spell. The drug addled brains of the hippie generation have lost the plot....they are still singing kumbaya and 'peace man', trusting in the supposed goodness of human nature while corrupt politicians take advantage of their sleepiness.@Lizbeth FYI....this thread, started by Heart2Soul, has had a lot of posts lately; instructive to some extent. Any thoughts?
Yes, it can be abused, indeed.No problem with using plants for medicinal purposes. The "psycho-active" chemical in marijuana can be removed. But using drugs recreationally to get high.....is an ancient pagan practice. Marijuana was used in ancient idol worship. I believe it makes people susceptible in certain ways, spiritually, like being under a spell. The drug addled brains of the hippie generation have lost the plot....they are still singing kumbaya and 'peace man', trusting in the supposed goodness of human nature while corrupt politicians take advantage of their sleepiness.
Commonly prescribed pain killers use opium from poppies, but people need to be careful because it's very addictive. Drug companies have proven themselves not to be trustworthy in reporting their data.....what a tragic thing is going on now with drug addiction being so widespread. It's so true what Jesus said...the love of money is the root of all evil.
A way of wondering if you had anything to add to the discussion.And so what about it?
@Lizbeth Another related aspect is that for a long time ill ppl have near to the Mexican and Canadian borders have gone over the border in order to buy their meds for what is sometimes a fraction of what they must pay in the US: this is because pricing is either controlled more strictly in Mexico and Canada or there is more genuine competitiveness.No problem with using plants for medicinal purposes. .... Drug companies have proven themselves not to be trustworthy in reporting their data.....what a tragic thing is going on now with drug addiction being so widespread. It's so true what Jesus said...the love of money is the root of all evil.
No, I don't I'm against the legalization of Pot.A way of wondering if you had anything to add to the discussion.
Hi @LadyofFireandLace From back, wasn't it about this time that you referred to when these wholesome influences came to the fore, that you also quit recreational marijuana? (I think you appreciate the idea of marijuana's medical benefits but you quit it recreationally, right?)Same here. I really like history documentaries now.
I don't read as much as I used to but I did read a lot of books from Andrew Murray, Luther, and Tozer! Some others. And if I feel discouraged, if it's not prayer or worship, sometimes I'll watch something like 700 Club testimonies and see how God has helped other people. That helps me a lot.
There is nothing wrong, IMO, with someone using medicine.Hi @LadyofFireandLace From back, wasn't it about this time that you referred to when these wholesome influences came to the fore, that you also quit recreational marijuana? (I think you appreciate the idea of marijuana's medical benefits but you quit it recreationally, right?)
@Heart2Soul So did your doc in the end give you the go ahead to using mj in a measured way?Not until next week...earliest appointment available was the 26th.
Not yet...appointment is tomorrow.@Heart2Soul So did your doc in the end give you the go ahead to using mj in a measured way?