The Bible does not directly address any form of illicit drug use. ... This is not to say, however, that recreational drug use is permissible. On the contrary, there are several very clear biblical principles that place drug use well outside the realm of acceptable behavior.
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In summary, the Bible teaches us that “denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world” (Titus 2:12).
To your next point:
"For example, Christians are all required to be good stewards of what God has entrusted to us, regardless of our national identity (Matthew 25:13-30). This includes our earthly bodies. Unfortunately, illicit drug use is an extremely effective way to destroy your health, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. [...] the apostolic exhortations to remain sober-minded and alert [...] Any time spent kneeling before the god of drugs is time spent with your back towards the God of the Bible."
All equally applicable to alcohol.
Not exactly the same. I can drink a beer or glass of wine without getting drunk. But I've never met someone who uses pot not to get stoned. However, if one drinks to get drunk, then yes, they are the same. And we have laws against public intoxication and DWI, as well as the prohibition of selling liquor to those visibly intoxicated.
No cherry-picking - I noted his every major point and identified each as equally applicable to alcohol.
I can drink a beer or glass of wine without getting drunk. But I've never met someone who uses pot not to get stoned. However, if one drinks to get drunk, then yes, they are the same.
By "drunk" and "stoned" do you mean substantial impairment? Not all pot use leads to that. Or by "drunk" and "stoned" do you mean ANY effect? If so, then having a drink to "relax" or "unwind" as many do is unChristian.
And we have laws against public intoxication and DWI, as well as the prohibition of selling liquor to those visibly intoxicated.
And I support such laws for legal, regulated marijuana.