I’m never not sober when I smoke. I use it as a mood stabilizer for my ptsd. It keeps me from losing it and freaking out and gives me a little time to think and go slow. If I can drink in orthodoxy then I think I should be able to smoke. But if there is the same view on alcohol maybe I would consider the change. I do want to not smoke. I want to not have this rage demon inside me. I’m new to orthodoxy and I do hope it replaces the pot. Until then I will smoke or have to live alone in shame of the moronic rage monster i can be. Like a toddler. I hate it with all I am.
I have used cannabis on and off for the past 50 years. Smoke for a week (easter, holidays etc), then leave it for a couple of months. I find it helps immensely, with my connection to God. Maybe this is what the church is in fear of. When people realize that the Church is not required to connect with God the Church is out of a job, and will no longer be able to control the people with fear and the opinions of Father Spyridon.
I smoked Cannabis for some 9 years, from age 14-15 to 24, it ruined my life quite honestly, I now push God to have a good relationship with me after being confused about life & god for so long. It’s a very negative drug that will ruin your life, Being how god made us is the way.
It gave me life long problems, loss of productive years in my youth, messed up grades, lead me to poor health eating & drinking crap….which lead to kidney removal due to cancer, ruined relationships due to poor work activity & poor handling of finances. It is a sin & I’m sorry for my sins & I repent, lord Jesus forgive me for I have sinned, a men
Heretics, bad people, and so on using cannabis is as genuine as an argument as Hitler drinking water. (Not to mention there was cannabis in Jesus' anointing oil.)
Don't you do chants and prostrate and take it as Word to achieve an altered state, despite never being commanded of it, because Jesus had done it? Do you see that God kills and so you should kill? Do you see God take dominion of men so that you should take dominion of men? Actually think about this and ask God if you are supposed to mimic Him or do as He says, I will be wagering He will tell you to do as I say, not as I do. Think about this and the proclivities of "your" "church."
It reminds me of the general at war who said "if I win I will sacrifice my daughter." despite God explicitly stating he does not take sacrifices, and God ignored him, and he won, and God ignored him, and he sacrificed his daughter, and God ignored him. and he didn't get the point that he would have won regardless, that God does not make such deals and God does not and will not submit to flesh especially not of any "father" of earth.
These are curses you bring on yourself by using the actions and non-commandments vainly and with "authority." When God wants you to do something, He is completely explicit, He does not want you to "read the air" or "read between the lines." God does not reward the flesh or for flesh or any material or its rejection. "not that which is coming into the mouth doth defile the man, but that which is coming forth from the mouth, this defileth the man."
"Church fathers" is a worse argument.
"And father not you might call of you unto of the earth, for He is one the Father of you into the heavens. Neither you might be called guides, for of you He is the guide of the One Christ." If you know Greek it is even more explicit that no "father" of earth should be trusted.
The function of the soul is suppressed by hubris and ego. Thy will shall be done on earth as it is in heaven. The Church is his Body. No one comes to God but through me.
There are no fathers on earth, become a son of God, brother of Christ.
This reminds me of when the Pharisees were attacking Jesus because his disciples were eating heads of grain with dirty hands, complaining it was “unclean.” Jesus had the best response to anyone’s stupid ideologies, or how they would interpret the word of God. “It’s not what a man puts into him/her, but what comes OUT of them. I am a high functioning person with diagnosed ADD. Cannibis helps me immensely be able to walk the walk God had for me, I love my church and look forward to every chance of worship. The hypocrisy of people that say Cannibis is bad, is stifling, when they drink alcohol and consume massive amounts of nicotine and caffeine. Our pharmaceuticals are derived from plants and herbs we call “drugs.” Those so called drugs that are manufactured from plants are somehow socially acceptable when handed from a “doctor.” What a bunch of wack BS this is and waste of time. I use marijuana and am saved, and extremely productive. I have the peace that surpasses all understanding, y’all keep tripping on the same topics, which Jesus warned us against…. foolish arguments amount to nothing. If we can agree that Jesus Lived, was Crucified and IS resurrected, we have eternal life.
Theres a true difference between being 'stoned' and literally taking one hit for medicinal benefit. But a sin is a sin i suppose. But Christ died for all sins past present and future. There are those who will be the least in Heaven and those who will have various spiritual crowns given… but what do you say to someone who is in chronic pain everyday of their life? Just because they get pain pills regulated by doctors it is an opiate is it not? Are they just supposed to live a crap quality of life because its deemed sorcery? Its legal if its from a doctor right? Pharmakeia is Pharmakeia RIGHT????? honestly i dont know how to answer this question. Would the Lord want this person to suffer every waking hour just because it violates the sacredness of TRUE SOBRIETY? I DONT KNOW THAT EITHER. ONLY GOD KNOWS YOUR HEART AND IF IT IS IDOLOTRY!!!!!
Not true God told me my limit. You can eat a little to relax. 3 mg of thc is my limit for a 6 ft 200 pound man. I take cbd pills sometimes but not everyday or even every week. Its like alcohol. Just drink 1 or 2 standard drinks. Get relaxed but dont get drunk or high.
It's amazing that many people who condemn the use of medicinal cannibis for pain, insomnia, and a multitude of other ailments it's been shown to help with, would have no problem taking potentially dangerous pharmaceutical products, even though so many have been shown to harm the body. I'm not talking about getting "high," I'm talking about a medicinal amount. Smh…
But father or how i call you . Have you smoke or eat canna. ? Have you try how does it feels or work. ? I smoke but god dosent speak to me ether. I want to know is it so bad. God knows what il take if dont smoke canja
The drunkards will not enter the kingdom of heaven, because they put drunkess before The Lord. But to drink wine with friends and enjoy the life you were given, which is a gift, that is no sin. You have to think logically.
when I smoke, my mind state isn’t significantly altered, my senses and creativity is heightened. And I love to pray and read the Bible aloud while smoking weed, bob Marley’s life was spreading the message of God in his music, praise jah, he smoked 19 joints a day!! Do you think that was his sin? Of course he was a man and a sinful man but with or without cannabis he died of cancer in his toe from an infection! You live your life the way god decides you live it and spread his message THE WAY JAH WANTS. It is Jahs will. Because bob marley smokes weed, he was able to create wonderful godly music to spread the message of love.
Love to smoke weed and chill with friends and have a bible study. Make a good dinner and enjoy time here on earth while spreading the gospel, don’t see an issue there.
I’ve been heavily smoking it for about half of my life – it seemed to do no harm to me, until I realised it did. There was an even in my life about 4 weeks ago that made me realise it was better to cut it out – haven’t turned back since, and after the very tough week coming off it, I’m glad to say I haven’t been back since.
He has never smoked,More reading out of text books on the effects of cannabis,The user does have some say you know.Its very annoying actually,Pharmakia,Yes,Fizer and the likes of.
Money is not the root of all evil. It is the love of money. The same could be said of cannabis. I don’t smoke every day. Smoking cannabis in moderation can actually boost spirituality.
Thank you Bishop for your wisdom on this matter of smoking weeed ❤️💯👍🏴🙏was struggling with this stuff myself but thank you lord Jesus for your grace and mercy and wisdom from the Bishop ❤️🏴💯✝️🙏👍
Paganism was no mere cult, it was the main religion of Earth for thousands and thousands and thousands of years before Christianity was invented by man.
All plants have a purpose including some of the most poisonous, cannabis is a medicine and is important for those with epilsepsy and other conditions to keep them alive and to sustain themselves until further healing. Never condemn a plant for its purpose but instead the misuse of such plant. All of gods creatures are glorified by God as he made no mistake and everything was intentional so we must see the same.
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Problem is weed affects judgement. Especially when grapling with our demons.
I’m never not sober when I smoke. I use it as a mood stabilizer for my ptsd. It keeps me from losing it and freaking out and gives me a little time to think and go slow. If I can drink in orthodoxy then I think I should be able to smoke. But if there is the same view on alcohol maybe I would consider the change. I do want to not smoke. I want to not have this rage demon inside me. I’m new to orthodoxy and I do hope it replaces the pot. Until then I will smoke or have to live alone in shame of the moronic rage monster i can be. Like a toddler. I hate it with all I am.
I have used cannabis on and off for the past 50 years. Smoke for a week (easter, holidays etc), then leave it for a couple of months. I find it helps immensely, with my connection to God. Maybe this is what the church is in fear of. When people realize that the Church is not required to connect with God the Church is out of a job, and will no longer be able to control the people with fear and the opinions of Father Spyridon.
I smoked Cannabis for some 9 years, from age 14-15 to 24, it ruined my life quite honestly,
I now push God to have a good relationship with me after being confused about life & god for so long. It’s a very negative drug that will ruin your life, Being how god made us is the way.
It gave me life long problems, loss of productive years in my youth, messed up grades, lead me to poor health eating & drinking crap….which lead to kidney removal due to cancer, ruined relationships due to poor work activity & poor handling of finances. It is a sin & I’m sorry for my sins & I repent, lord Jesus forgive me for I have sinned, a men
YeahNah.
In the book of henoch they say what earth give u can use ist medacation its wrong what u say whats better For pain pills Pharmazie no …
Heretics, bad people, and so on using cannabis is as genuine as an argument as Hitler drinking water. (Not to mention there was cannabis in Jesus' anointing oil.)
Don't you do chants and prostrate and take it as Word to achieve an altered state, despite never being commanded of it, because Jesus had done it?
Do you see that God kills and so you should kill? Do you see God take dominion of men so that you should take dominion of men? Actually think about this and ask God if you are supposed to mimic Him or do as He says, I will be wagering He will tell you to do as I say, not as I do. Think about this and the proclivities of "your" "church."
It reminds me of the general at war who said "if I win I will sacrifice my daughter." despite God explicitly stating he does not take sacrifices, and God ignored him, and he won, and God ignored him, and he sacrificed his daughter, and God ignored him. and he didn't get the point that he would have won regardless, that God does not make such deals and God does not and will not submit to flesh especially not of any "father" of earth.
These are curses you bring on yourself by using the actions and non-commandments vainly and with "authority." When God wants you to do something, He is completely explicit, He does not want you to "read the air" or "read between the lines." God does not reward the flesh or for flesh or any material or its rejection. "not that which is coming into the mouth doth defile the man, but that which is coming forth from the mouth, this defileth the man."
"Church fathers" is a worse argument.
"And father not you might call of you unto of the earth, for He is one the Father of you into the heavens. Neither you might be called guides, for of you He is the guide of the One Christ."
If you know Greek it is even more explicit that no "father" of earth should be trusted.
The function of the soul is suppressed by hubris and ego. Thy will shall be done on earth as it is in heaven. The Church is his Body. No one comes to God but through me.
There are no fathers on earth, become a son of God, brother of Christ.
This reminds me of when the Pharisees were attacking Jesus because his disciples were eating heads of grain with dirty hands, complaining it was “unclean.” Jesus had the best response to anyone’s stupid ideologies, or how they would interpret the word of God. “It’s not what a man puts into him/her, but what comes OUT of them. I am a high functioning person with diagnosed ADD. Cannibis helps me immensely be able to walk the walk God had for me, I love my church and look forward to every chance of worship. The hypocrisy of people that say Cannibis is bad, is stifling, when they drink alcohol and consume massive amounts of nicotine and caffeine. Our pharmaceuticals are derived from plants and herbs we call “drugs.” Those so called drugs that are manufactured from plants are somehow socially acceptable when handed from a “doctor.” What a bunch of wack BS this is and waste of time. I use marijuana and am saved, and extremely productive. I have the peace that surpasses all understanding, y’all keep tripping on the same topics, which Jesus warned us against…. foolish arguments amount to nothing. If we can agree that Jesus Lived, was Crucified and IS resurrected, we have eternal life.
Cannabis saves many lives… GOD given plant!
I'll take genuine spiritual experiences over synthetic ones, thank you very much.
Weed is how I light the heart on fire, and open my third eye. Semen retention is the first step, though❤️🔥
Help, im addicted to sugar
Discernment.
So in another sense, we could use it to enter the realm of demons in order to crusade against them?
Theres a true difference between being 'stoned' and literally taking one hit for medicinal benefit. But a sin is a sin i suppose. But Christ died for all sins past present and future. There are those who will be the least in Heaven and those who will have various spiritual crowns given… but what do you say to someone who is in chronic pain everyday of their life? Just because they get pain pills regulated by doctors it is an opiate is it not? Are they just supposed to live a crap quality of life because its deemed sorcery? Its legal if its from a doctor right? Pharmakeia is Pharmakeia RIGHT????? honestly i dont know how to answer this question. Would the Lord want this person to suffer every waking hour just because it violates the sacredness of TRUE SOBRIETY? I DONT KNOW THAT EITHER. ONLY GOD KNOWS YOUR HEART AND IF IT IS IDOLOTRY!!!!!
Has a chronic I agree with you❤
Not true God told me my limit. You can eat a little to relax. 3 mg of thc is my limit for a 6 ft 200 pound man. I take cbd pills sometimes but not everyday or even every week. Its like alcohol. Just drink 1 or 2 standard drinks. Get relaxed but dont get drunk or high.
It's amazing that many people who condemn the use of medicinal cannibis for pain, insomnia, and a multitude of other ailments it's been shown to help with, would have no problem taking potentially dangerous pharmaceutical products, even though so many have been shown to harm the body. I'm not talking about getting "high," I'm talking about a medicinal amount. Smh…
But father or how i call you . Have you smoke or eat canna. ? Have you try how does it feels or work. ?
I smoke but god dosent speak to me ether. I want to know is it so bad. God knows what il take if dont smoke canja
The drunkards will not enter the kingdom of heaven, because they put drunkess before The Lord. But to drink wine with friends and enjoy the life you were given, which is a gift, that is no sin. You have to think logically.
when I smoke, my mind state isn’t significantly altered, my senses and creativity is heightened. And I love to pray and read the Bible aloud while smoking weed, bob Marley’s life was spreading the message of God in his music, praise jah, he smoked 19 joints a day!! Do you think that was his sin? Of course he was a man and a sinful man but with or without cannabis he died of cancer in his toe from an infection! You live your life the way god decides you live it and spread his message THE WAY JAH WANTS. It is Jahs will. Because bob marley smokes weed, he was able to create wonderful godly music to spread the message of love.
Love to smoke weed and chill with friends and have a bible study. Make a good dinner and enjoy time here on earth while spreading the gospel, don’t see an issue there.
I’ve been heavily smoking it for about half of my life – it seemed to do no harm to me, until I realised it did. There was an even in my life about 4 weeks ago that made me realise it was better to cut it out – haven’t turned back since, and after the very tough week coming off it, I’m glad to say I haven’t been back since.
It's all relative bro
Awesomeness 😎
Doesn't sound like judgement to me. Keep listening to those sheep!
Book of Revelation was very interesting when I read it under the effects of cannabis
How do you know the use of cannabis is a sin?
You people realize that God created cannabis before mankind, right?
It's a gift from God.
And His last brilliant idea.
He has never smoked,More reading out of text books on the effects of cannabis,The user does have some say you know.Its very annoying actually,Pharmakia,Yes,Fizer and the likes of.
Money is not the root of all evil. It is the love of money. The same could be said of cannabis. I don’t smoke every day. Smoking cannabis in moderation can actually boost spirituality.
Thank you Bishop for your wisdom on this matter of smoking weeed ❤️💯👍🏴🙏was struggling with this stuff myself but thank you lord Jesus for your grace and mercy and wisdom from the Bishop ❤️🏴💯✝️🙏👍
Paganism was no mere cult, it was the main religion of Earth for thousands and thousands and thousands of years before Christianity was invented by man.
I was smoking weed and pray to God. After a time with struggling God came to me and saved me. Now i am baptized maturely!
All plants have a purpose including some of the most poisonous, cannabis is a medicine and is important for those with epilsepsy and other conditions to keep them alive and to sustain themselves until further healing. Never condemn a plant for its purpose but instead the misuse of such plant. All of gods creatures are glorified by God as he made no mistake and everything was intentional so we must see the same.