Finding Your Own Moral Compass: The Paradox of Drugs and Sin

  • Thread starter Thread starter eNtRopY
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Drugs
Click For Summary
The discussion centers on the moral implications of drug use from a Christian perspective, questioning whether recreational drug use is a sin. Participants argue that the Bible does not explicitly condemn drug use, suggesting that it may be a relative sin influenced by societal norms. The term "pharmakeia," often translated as witchcraft in the Bible, is debated, with some asserting it refers to drug use and addiction as forms of idolatry. The conversation also touches on the distinction between occasional use and abuse of drugs, with many agreeing that while recreational use can be acceptable, addiction is harmful and displeasing to God. Ultimately, the dialogue highlights the complexity of interpreting drug use within religious and moral frameworks.
  • #31
Pergatory said:
Regardless of God, Satan, Allah, Buddha, Zeus, whoever you believe in, there is only one thing we can truly be sure of and that is those things which are good. I believe that all people possesses the ability to discern right from wrong. The things we personally believe to be true and good, we must pursue, and nothing, not even God, should stand in your way of that. If you believe with all your heart that you were born to smoke crack, then by all means do it and be happy. But I don't think that anyone who smokes crack truly believes that, they are held captive by it and they know it. It destroys them and everyone around them.
I admire your common sense, its a pity a lot of people don't seem to able to trust in their own judgement. I was reading a thread on this forum only the other day where someone had posted 'we shouldn't do drugs because buddah didnt approve of them' i mean really grow up and develop a mind of your own for gods sake.
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
3K
  • · Replies 48 ·
2
Replies
48
Views
8K
  • · Replies 71 ·
3
Replies
71
Views
13K
  • · Replies 129 ·
5
Replies
129
Views
20K
  • · Replies 19 ·
Replies
19
Views
6K
  • · Replies 38 ·
2
Replies
38
Views
7K
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12
Views
4K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
4K
  • · Replies 33 ·
2
Replies
33
Views
9K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K