Is it a Sin to Smoke Pot in the Eyes of the Lord?
Oh God Yes!
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Awe Hell nah!
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In that case in any country were being a Christian is illegal, Christians shouldn't be complaining about persecution because by breaking those countries laws they are also breaking God's laws which he has commanded them to obey himself. So they should be good Christians and obey God's rules stop sinning obey the law of the land and stop being Christians if that's the law!! Side: Awe Hell nah!
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It's not quite that simple. Christians aren't expected to obey local laws that are directly at odds with their faith; eg a law passed banning discussing ones religion would not be sinful to ignore, because their faith directly commands them to spread the word. Cases requiring them to renounce their beliefs entirely, or take actions that are against their own faith are similarly exceptions. Basically, God is to be served first, local law second. Renouncing ones faith is against gods law. Smoking pot is not against Gods law, but neither is is specifically protected as a right by Gods law, and as such falls under local law. Adultery is against Gods law and many local laws, but the penalty of stoning to death noted for it in the old testament does not apply, as it is not a specific mandate by god that all christians/jews are responsible for the stoning, merely that they are responsible for the sin if they are involved with it- carrying out the execution would not be against God's law, but it would violate local law. Failing to perform the execution does not violate God's law, and is in-line with local law. Side: Oh God Yes!
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Hey I don't see why not. Why else would he create a narcotic plant? When I look at some of the people on earth, I sometimes think he knew what he was doing Vengeful bastard... Side: Awe Hell nah!
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