For Church Attenders -- Marijuana?
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I would pray for them, talk to them to try and convince them to stop, and the church would do the same (at least mine would and all the other true Christ following ones). Email me if you have questions or are a fellow believer in Christ at questinchrist@yahoo.com. God bless
739900
Some say that it's sex education, instead of prayer, in the schools. And a failure to practice abstinence.\n\nAnd drugs of course: starting with marijuana, turning kids into dope fiends. I just got a DVD of "Reefer Madness" and can't wait to watch it.
993009
No.\nThis is not the place for that. Pot is not good for your health.
175507
If I recall correctly doing any form of medicine or therapy on somebody was considered heresy by the inquisition. The logic behind it was that if God had decided you were supposed to be ill, then anybody who tried to heal you would be working against God and therefore an enemy of the church.\n\nOn the other hand, there's some evidence to suggest that Jesus himself used Cannabis oil as a medicine:\n\nhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,3604,869273,00.html
118702
It should be available to the same people you allow to marry (or baptize, or whatever religious ceremonies you provide in that line) in the church.  The best deal I saw when setting up my sister's wedding was the space provided, tea and coffee provided.  Guests supply the food.  No alcohol, rude pictures or items, appropriate music, etc..  Keep it inline with your church's beliefs.  If your god would frown on it; don't allow it.  If your god would smile on it; go for it!
32788
Certainly it is ok for a Christian to go - as you said, no drinking, drugs, sex --- we are to live in the world - just not be of it. I think this can be risky because you could be put under a lot of peer pressure to "just have one drink" or things like that - so I think this largely depends on your maturity level as a Christian...how is your walk?  I had a pastor at a church I used to go to who would regularily go to local bars, with another Christian, and use the time to witness to others.  Even if you are going with just friends, you can be a witness by how you have "fun".  Good Luck & God Bless!
672685
No.\n\nThey say no one wants mary jane legalized because they poll 70 year old priests with a lack of understanding on the issue or the drug itself.\n\nReality is that anyone who's caught smoking Mary Jane is a felon.  That shouldn't be the case.\n\nExcuse me, but who are you to tell me what I can and can't do with my body?  And who the hell asked you to poke your head in on my business.\n\nThese laws were created back in the 50's under christian right wing politicans.  These include no alchol purchases on sunday, no oral sex, etc.\n\nObviously it's time the US did away with such baseless and pointless laws.
929493
Oh my god totally. Can you pick me up though cause I pawned my ride for more meth? Please I will totally share with you? We can use this old Bible I found for rolling papers for our weed. It works great!
1053595
I am a Christian, but I completely agree with the above post. If a drug can prevent cervical cancer it should be used, period. Religious leaders should not even have an opinion about this.
433502
Happy 420!  I use marijuana for treating depression. It also helps with anger management. I have had success in using it as a pain reliever.
1128043
I was in my mid 20's when Jesus delivered me from a life of drugs, booze, cigs, etc.\n\nA christian man asked if he could pray for me, and when he did, within minutes, I was a totally changed person because God answered that man's prayers.  The Lord totally delivered me from those drugs, booze, cigarettes, etc, along with the desire and their affects.  Of course, I DID have to say "Yes" to the Lord, but He did all the rest.
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It's delightful, almost always satisfying. Considered a sin by most, if not all, religions, including mine. Can't imagine, however that any of us don't do it. I've never had any ill effects, except when in my teens it became raw and irritated one week from "too much use." \n\nSee the link for some professional info.
843266
Cigarette smoking is sinful. You are killing your body and damaging the lungs of others through second hand smoke. Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. Jesus never advocated weaning off sin. Jesus did not say to the woman caught in adultery, "You know, you should wean off that prostitution". A wife beater is not told "slow down on that wife beating, only hit her with the back of your hand, or try just twice a week and see how you do". We are told to quit sin cold turkey, and God will grant us the strength if we trust in Him and immerse ourselves in His word and His promises.
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Contact city council for info.  Catholic churches have alcohol and festivals and poker nights all the time, so I personally don't see why not, but ask just in case.  Better to be safe than plastered all over the media for doing something incorrectly.  \n\n:)Good Luck!
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It sounds like your guest speaker was expressing his own opinion; or maybe he was referring to the growth of the pornography industry over the past couple of decades. It's a multi-billion-dollar-per-year industry and that means A LOT of people are buying the stuff. And it stands to reason that if a lot of people are buying it, then at least some of them must be churchgoers.  But think about it: These simple facts, recited in a sermon, might get your senior pastor into a lot of trouble with his congregation; could even cost him his job.  \n\nNow are you really surprised that he's never mentioned it?
1056425
Sounds like a pastor you should run from. I constantly am sitting down with my disciples and going over personal problems. I would never refer them to a psychiatrist or recommend drugs. A man of God is to help and guide his flock, not send them elsewhere or dope them up. God is the answer to our problems not the ways of man. This is just one of the many reasons that true Christians should not be a part of organized denominationalized religion.
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Alot of people go to church to observe and to see what is happening there.  I appreciate your openness and not going there to mock them but to here and see if what is happening truly is. \n\nAssemblies is good, although you may be a little uncomfortable if your looking for the cold religious style church.  AOG and Apostolic are a very lively bunch at times and you could say "on fire" for Jesus.  Be careful of Apostolics though.  Depends on the what type of Apostolics they are.  Some are very heavily legalistic, like the woman cannot cut their hair and must wear dresses.  Some even believe that all other Christian churches are not true, they they are the only ones.  This is sad to say.  But I do believe that God works with all of us, even when we do get a bit judgmental and error.\n\nGod Bless, and I pray you have an opportunity to taste and see the Lord is good.  He is real, tangible and very active in our lives.