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1 | is marijuana against the bible | Rom 12:1 | jayd | 210169 | ||
Please search on pharmakeia. "The most common argument within the church against any sort of use of marijuana is the "Pharmakeia argument". Although this argument can be heard in almost any church, it is hard to recognize in a casual Bible reading. In order to come to the conclusion of the Pharmakeia argument one needs to study the original Koinne Greek Bible text. Pharmakeia is a Greek word found in the New Testament that means medication, pharmacy, magic, sorcery and witchcraft. Its root is pharmakon which refers to a druggist, pharmacist, poisoner, magician or sorcerer. God clearly states that Pharmakeia (the use of drugs) is a sin in Galatians 5:19-20a; "The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft" (Pharmakeia)." - lionofzion.com The author there said it so eloquently, I felt it was necessary to directly quote the article. According to the stance the Bible takes against using hallucinogenic substances, I would say 'yes'. In Christ, Jay |
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