Proof religion is dying in America

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[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

I was wondering when someone around here was going to pick up the slack for nathan.

[decocker 7,198]

i know lots of religious people who smoke pot.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

i know lots of religious people who smoke pot.

I know lots of people that smoke pot religiously.

[decocker 7,198]

I know lots of people that smoke pot religiously.

that too!

jesus was a hippie you know..

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

jesus was a hippie you know..

You mean He didn't practice personal hygiene? Hard to believe, since bathing was very much a part the the religious rituals for Pharisees such as Himself. For instance, He made His grand entrance as the Precursor Evangelist with a very public ritual bathing under the supervision of the Baptist John.

Edited December 20, 2012 by The Patriot

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

I am not sure there is any verse in the scripture that prohibits weed smoking !

[decocker 7,198]

I am not sure there is any verse in the scripture that prohibits weed smoking !

you're right..there isn't!!!!

You mean He didn't practice personal hygiene? Hard to belief, since bathing was very much a part the the religious rituals for Pharisees such as Himsel. For instance, He made His grand entrance as the Precursor Evangelist with a very public ritual bathing under the supervision of the Baptist John.

aw come on. hippie doesn't mean dirty. you're thinking old school hippie. the new school isn't so unrefined and stinky..we have tom's of maine..

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

you're right..there isn't!!!!

It just hit me. There is really nothing in the bible about not smoking weed. Philosophically and assuming a person believed in the bible, why would weed smoking be a sin ?

[decocker 7,198]

It just hit me. There is really nothing in the bible about not smoking weed. Philosophically and assuming a person believed in the bible, why would weed smoking be a sin ?

romans 13:1-7 basically says, god put the government in place and we must obey the government, pay taxes, etc...

13 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:

4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

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It just hit me. There is really nothing in the bible about not smoking weed. Philosophically and assuming a person believed in the bible, why would weed smoking be a sin ?

perhaps it's causal relation to sloth? (the lazy character trait, not the cute little animals)

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

romans 13:1-7 basically says, god put the government in place and we must obey the government, pay taxes, etc...

13 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:

4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

Ok so God want's me to pay taxes.. .Now what about smoking weed ?

perhaps it's causal relation to sloth? (the lazy character trait, not the cute little animals)

I don't know.. Back in the day "many years ago" I use to smoke a little weed and go have a massive gym workout !

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Ok so God want's me to pay taxes.. .Now what about smoking weed ?

um. god made dirt and dirt don't hurt?