And a good discussion over here on Facebook:
Steven: This is great. Now I know just what to
say to a lawnmower if it proposes.
Lizzie: Devil's advocate here: if the bible says
that drunkenness is not good, but drinking wine in social settings is
celebrated if it is in moderation, then what about recreationally smoking small
amounts of pot? Is that bad if you aren't smoking enough to get high?
Joe White: Great
question, Lizzie. Actually, I thought about that after I uploaded...and there
is another point, which I forgot to include but is biblical. And that's 1
Corinthians 6:19-20 which talks about our bodies being a temple for the Holy
Spirit and therefore, as Christians we are called to honor God with our bodies.
With this in mind, wine can be seen differently than say, smoke....in the sense
that wine in moderation is not proven to be bad for our bodies but smoke in our
mouths or lungs may be.
Matthew: What about when the drugs in question
are being used to mask or help people overcome pains? I was wondering this
specifically when Leah was about to get her wisdom teeth out and I'd seen many
videos of people loopy from their medication. Does the medicinal effect/aspect
of drugs negate the position that we should be in control of our actions and of
solid mind? How can we approach such issues with the bible in mind?
Joe White: Matthew,
scripture allows for the medicinal use of of painkillers. 1 Timothy 5:23.
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