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"All things are lawful for me, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be mastered by anything."
[SIZE=+1]Jesus as almost certainly a cannabis user and an early proponent of the medicinal properties of the drug, according to a study of scriptural texts published this month. The study suggests that Jesus and his disciples used the drug to carry out miraculous healings.[/SIZE] [SIZE=+1]The anointing oil used by Jesus and his disciples contained an ingredient called kaneh-bosem which has since been identified as cannabis extract, according to an article by Chris Bennett in the drugs magazine, High Times, entitled Was Jesus a Stoner? The incense used by Jesus in ceremonies also contained a cannabis extract, suggests Mr Bennett, who quotes scholars to back his claims.[/SIZE] [SIZE=+1]"There can be little doubt about a role for cannabis in Judaic religion," Carl Ruck, professor of classical mythology at Boston University said.[/SIZE] [SIZE=+1]Referring to the existence of cannabis in anointing oils used in ceremonies, he added: "Obviously the easy availability and long-established tradition of cannabis in early Judaism _ would inevitably have included it in the [Christian] mixtures."[/SIZE] [SIZE=+1]Mr Bennett suggests those anointed with the oils used by Jesus were "literally drenched in this potent mixture _ Although most modern people choose to smoke or eat pot, when its active ingredients are transferred into an oil-based carrier, it can also be absorbed through the skin".[/SIZE] [SIZE=+1]Quoting the New Testament, Mr Bennett argues that Jesus anointed his disciples with the oil and encouraged them to do the same with other followers. This could have been responsible for healing eye and skin diseases referred to in the Gospels.[/SIZE] [SIZE=+1]"If cannabis was one of the main ingredients of the ancient anointing oil _ and receiving this oil is what made Jesus the Christ and his followers Christians, then persecuting those who use cannabis could be considered anti-Christ," Mr Bennett concludes.[/SIZE] [SIZE=+1]Copyright Guardian Newspapers Limited[/SIZE] |
King Ethan&Joel Version. "Verily, I say unto Thee: it tied the entire chamber together." cnNew[er] testament?
The entire chamber had quite the session.King Ethan&Joel Version. "Verily, I say unto Thee: it tied the entire chamber together." cn
- Really?have it ever occurred to anyone that there is no physical proof of jesus and everything that was wrote about him was atleast 200 yo hearsay.
Has it ever occurred to you that you didn't read the first post in the thread?have it ever occurred to anyone that there is no physical proof of jesus and everything that was wrote about him was atleast 200 yo hearsay.
It seems to me that the concept of sin is a human invention so the question of whether or not smoking cannabis is a sin can be answered yes or no depending on ones personal interpretation of the teachings of whoever you want to believe.Has it ever occurred to you that you didn't read the first post in the thread?
you cant say sin and leve religion, good or bad, out of the equation. also asking for biblical answers is like asking the dentist to fix your tooth without touching it.OK first off, this thread isn't the place for bashing any religion. Please, leave opinions about the religion overall out of this.
You have Reagan in your sig, but Reagan was anti-cannabis.you cant say sin and leve religion, good or bad, out of the equation. also asking for biblical answers is like asking the dentist to fix your tooth without touching it.
Nah, state and church are separate. "Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's".I've always heard that (I'm not religious so idk, perhaps you can explain it to me?) breaking a law, if it's by a legitimate authority, is a sin. So, if smoking is against the law, than, it would be a sin. Yeah?
Opinions (within scope) are actually what I am looking for. Any argument made, is obviously not going to be water tight, particularly if all you have to do is reject the religion.Nah, state and church are separate. "Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's".
As for the OP's question: It depends. I think you'd have to get even more specific as the Bible can be interpreted many ways. Best thing to do would be to pick a specific branch of Christianity and ask an official of that church (pastor, priest, what have you). And I doubt you'll find many of them here, though I'd love to see someone like that pop up and give input, this question has crossed my mind several times despite being more or less agnostic.
Either way, it sounds like modern pharm resembles sorcery more than a natural plant.I always thought Pharmakeia had more to do with pagan ritual and sorcery than drugs specifically (though they could be part of either).
respecting all (make)beliefs....sin is what u make it..if u want something to be a sin...then its a sin...just like the catholics think feeling the inside of an alter boy is a sin........club ped.......is it a sin to show yer pp to a girl...some say yes some say no...most wimmin i kno like my pp...is that a sin?......you can attach the word sin to many things..if u empower the word so be it....is it a sin that the west has no problem murdering the ppl of lesser nations for fun and profit...is it a sin to steal the life savings of millions of ppl.....do muslims abuse wimmin..it s not a sin if they do it....so make it what u will...OK first off, this thread isn't the place for bashing any religion. Please, leave opinions about the religion overall out of this. I would like to hear BIBLICAL arguments, for or against the use of cannabis. Does Christianity consider it a sin?
I happen to be an atheist, but I am curious nonetheless if a case can be made, within the scope of biblical cannon, that it is not at all a sin to partake of the mota. If you believe it is, by all means, expound. All I ask is that we respect each other's beliefs.
*stares at his bottle of muscle relaxers* What sorcery is this!?Either way, it sounds like modern pharm resembles sorcery more than a natural plant.