Why are many Christians against using marijuana...

[The Former Kermie]

...for pain management? Isn't marijuana a plant that God would have created? I really don't know what it would be like for a cancer patient to have that kind of pain. I do know that this weekend I managed to strain a muscle in my upper chest, and no matter what I did I could not get comfortable. Believe me, if I actually knew how to get some weed and I thought it would help, I would have done it. And this was probably a 5 on the 1-10 pain scale. Maybe the Christians should worry more about Jesus Christ and less about the Christian Coalition.

[Julie]

I'm not against it for medicinal use

[louis123121]

They're afraid of going to hell, the same reason they're Christians in the first place.

[Lorreign]

someone once told me that pot came from satan......it's all good as long as you are responsible with it.

[Steve]

I think it has something to do with the fact that it's illegal, you can go to jail for it...that's bad. I ain't saying it's sin, just bad.

[Abby C]

Because christians have their lips on politicians' @sses.

[Kim B]

I'm a ChristianI don't back the Christian CoalitionI believe that marijuana is an herb to be used medicinally just as any other herb -- including for severe morning sickness in pregnant women.AND I believe it should be legalized everywhere.The prohibition of cannibis came from the US Goverment, not from Christians.The REAL reason hemp is illegal:http://www.illuminati-news.com/marijuana-conspiracy.htm

[Opinionated]

Because its illegal.

[Scott B]

There is no Christian memo as to what we need to believe on the matter. Clearly the intent of using marajuana is the problem with it's use. Being used for pain is somewhat different, I for one am open to hear that argument and don't have a strong opinion about it since I can't honestly say I've had enough pain to merit it.

[marc p]

God created the poppy as well which where we get our opiates.Personally I have no problem with medicinal uses of any drug.

[savagenationarmydude]

who says we are? why do you use such broad generalizations when you ask questions?i have given you every green herb of the field etc...some is food...medicine etc....

[Mystine G]

Whether you are Christian or not, why do you make other people's personal decisions your business?

[ahedou]

After God created the Heavens and the Earth, Genesis states that God said it was good. MJ is good.

[pixel_da_cat]

...because they are ignorantand perhaps have never been in servere pain themselves.

[Midge]

I am not. My sister was just diagnosed with Addison's disease and I was just wondering if pot might help her. It is legal here for medicinal purposes. The thing is I don't believe as many people who take it for medicinal purposes actually have the circumstances it was legitimized for

[Moiraes Fate]

I'm not Christian. I'm against marijuana. And before you compare it to drinking and smoking cigarettes, I don't do either of those.All three are killers, all three are mind altering, all three lowers your self control. None of them are good.

[vmk fangirl!]

many people are against that. they think that some people might abuse their medical prescription for marijuana.

[John L]

So of all the millions of chemicals in the world, only pot will help pain? And of all the many ways to ingest it into the system, it has to be smoked? Of course it lessens pain.. it gets you HIGH.

[idahomike2]

The chemicals within marijuana may be distilled into pill form and can be of some help in some cases... I do not know of any "Christians" who are opposed to that... as for the mind altering aspect of smoking dope... yes... we remain oppose to that.

[EverMom]

I don’t have a problem with using it for medical use. I believe the greatest benefit for cancer patients is to help control nausea while going through chemotherapy. If a person can’t keep their food down, they have a really difficult time getting stronger.

[pusherhombre]

Heroine, alcohol, and cocaine are also used for "medicinal purposes." My brother, who had no medical conditions before getting hooked on pot would use a "medical condition" to get more. Too many doctors are so willing to write scrips for people who do not need marijuana.There are so many ways to alleviate pain on the market today, why get stoned? Aspirin is a miracle drug and is also one of the most effective pain relievers ever. PLUS!!!! It is nonaddictive and will not impair judgment.

[The Irreverend]

every herb was made by the lord for the good of man

[Anna Og]

I don't think it is _Just_ Christians. It is a lot more people than that. Marijuana is still considered a mind altering drug. Until that changes there will be laws against it. I have glaucoma and have been given THC in pill form (no high) to reduce my eye pressure and prevent permanent blindness. Believe me, losing sight, even for a short time is scary.

www.glaucoma.org (http://www.glaucoma.org/treating/medical_marijua.html)

[DR DEAL]

Yo, GOD did create the plant, man is the one responsible for putting on a negative information about the plant form GOD and his garden of natural plants for our use.And Christians,well these are people who only think that their way is the only way,plus lablers are not individuals that can think for themselves, and need to be labled.Free your mind and your ass will follow.

[T I]

I'm a Christian. I wish that Marijuana was legal for everyone just like cigarettes are. The Christian Coalition does not speak for every Christian!

[toshiomagic]

You know, God also created me, and I can use myself to bring about harm on someone else and sin. Just because God created something, doesn't mean we are using it for the right purpose. Remember, it is not God using marijuana, it is humans(sinful, fallen humans. of which i am one(i am not a marijuana user, i mean that i am a sinful fallen human)). We cannot say, "Oh, God created it, that means it must be OK!!" In doing this, we blame God for something instead of ourselves because we are so full of ourselves, we don't want to admit we are wrong.But, why do Christians see it as bad or sinful?Because, it requires doing something to your body that harms it. As a christian, the holy spirit dwells in you. that doesn't make you perfect, but it helps you know when you mess up. when we sin, we grieve the holy spirit. Also, as a christian, we a charged by God to keep our bodies, which he created, and the holy spirit dwells in, clean. Smoking marijuana, or anything, can hurt you. All the carcinogens get in your lungs such as tar and ash. Marijuana joints contain more harmful carcinogens than a cigarette, and since marijuana users hold the smoke in their lungs longer, it deposits the harmful substances more. Smoking marijuana can also cause you to make bad decisions when you are high.I'm sure taking a bunch of substances that tylenol is made of and rolling it up in paper and lighting it isn't good for you. But, if you take it the right way, you can reap the benefits. Marijuana isn't used the right way(that is if there even is a right way to use it). If there was a way to extract the chemical from marijuana that reduces pain and use it to help people, then good.

[jasmin2236]

I have no problem with it IF it is prescribed by a reputable Doctor!

[Goddess Nikki]

seems to me they need it more than most. I loved that link by the way...