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NASB | Genesis 1:12 The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed after their kind, and trees bearing fruit with seed in them, after their kind; and God saw that it was good. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 1:12 The earth sprouted and abundantly produced vegetation, plants yielding seed according to their kind, and trees bearing fruit with seed in them, according to their kind; and God saw that it was good and He affirmed and sustained it. |
Subject: question to smoke pot or not |
Bible Note: http://www.geocities.com/kodaz.geo/marijuana4.htm *******A Discussion paper on Christian Recreational Marijuana usage. **"Introduction: Debating Christian usage of marijuana for recreation. This is not an issue that should be allowed to divide Christians. Hopefully, thinking individuals in the body of Christ will reach a consensus of thought on this matter. Knowing the that the 'way' for the Christian 'is narrow', it seems unlikely that more than one approach to this subject will fit on that way. Said another way: For the Lord to raise up 'two standards' (instead of one; Isa 59:19 ) on such an issue seems contrary to his character. He is not the author of confusion. Relativism or the toleration of opposing viewpoints is just not logical or consistent with the Kingdom of God. Therefore the onus is on the reader and participant to enter the debate cautiously and with solemnity. One should not be hasty in the presentation or rebuttal of arguments. There may be the tendency for readers and participants in the debate to 'write-off' opposing viewpoints as 'conservative' or 'liberal'. This approach may come from a desire to maintain the peace during times of disagreement, letting "by-gones be by-gones". Such an approach however, opens up the possibility of 'two standards' co-existing. Thus it is not satisfactory. The viewpoint (be it 'anti' or 'pro'), that establishes the 'standard' for the Christian, should be the one that is consistent with N.T principles and responds sensibly to all other viewpoint's arguments. We leave it up to the reader to determine which position (if any), is most successful in doing this. (To not address all arguments of the opposing point of view with logical and thoughtful responses while maintaining one's own position is foolishness. An individual who cannot commit themselves to this undertaking, should avoid reasoned Christian debate altogether.) One should say the things they believe wholeheartedly and feel that they can justify. As Christians, our 'yes' should be our 'yes' (Matt 5:37 ) and we should try to avoid 'foolish and vain disputations' (1Tim 6:20 and Col 2:8.) Such an approach saves time and stops obviously ridiculous things from being put on the table for discussion. Various arguments have been put forward by both sides in this debate, with rebuttals following from the opposing party. Below is a summary of these arguments and rebuttals. This debate is not a 'closed book'. Should any evidence or argument arise that not been included here, we most certainly welcome its inclusion. We also wish that the 'journey' to a single cohesive viewpoint be as pleasant as possible as well. ("How to win Friends and Influence People" type 'approaches' are most welcome!) As you will see, this debate is formatted in a similar fashion to a email discussion group. It is not a debate where formal language has be used or every bit of 'evidence' has a material reference. Colloquial and not academic, this discussion has progressed the way one would expect it might out 'on the street', albeit in a much slower pace. It relies somewhat on the 'knowledge', 'conjecture' and 'commonsense- logic' that exists inside people's heads today, rather than 'substantiated fact and reason'. Thus it offers a great chance to observe the way the 'common person on the street' deals with this subject." Edited by Daniel Kilpatrick. July, 2000 |