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To: PaxMacian

Medicinal use and recreational use are worlds apart. I would guess, that the overwhelming use of marijuana, as is alcohol, is recreational. Something Christians should oppose because it is counterproductive to the will and glory of God. And the Bible commands us to abstain from intoxication.

But as a Christian, I am more interested in the winning of souls for the Lord, than the laws of men that force their submission. The forced submission of men to their laws, does not glorify God.


16 posted on 03/11/2006 1:33:56 PM PST by Search4Truth (Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God - Thomas Jefferson.)
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To: Search4Truth

In all seriousness, in my view the question a Christian should ask oneself is whether the recreational use of marijuana is the greater transgression or whether the persecution and victimization of those who use marijuana recreationally is the greater transgression.

Standard disclaimer: I am no longer Christian, though I was once upon a time quite devout and studied the scriptures intensely.


20 posted on 03/11/2006 1:37:02 PM PST by AntiGuv
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To: Search4Truth

" I am more interested in the winning of souls for the Lord, than the laws of men that force their submission."

I simply seek peace and am always trying to make peace.

Ephesians 6:11-15
Put on the whole armour of God,
that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against
powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual
wickedness in high places.
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the
breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;


22 posted on 03/11/2006 1:40:21 PM PST by PaxMacian
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