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<blockquote data-quote="jenni_doll_1" data-source="post: 2176477" data-attributes="member: 674129"><p>I know most Christian religions seem to disapprove of the use of these things as a whole, with opinions varying from one member to another, but it seems some Christian religions abhor the use of them, especially alcohol, more than others. For example some seem to find the consumption of wine acceptable, as Jesus Himself seemed to, but these same religions do not approve of the use of other types of alcohol. Also these same religions seem equally opposed to cigarette smoking and other tobacco products, as well as the use of marijuana. I know we could spend all day on why some people, religious or not, consider any or all of these things &quot;bad&quot;, but speaking strictly from a religious standpoint, what makes any of these things or the act of using them responsibly, &quot;immoral&quot;? Were any of these three things (alcohol, tobacco, marijuana) specifically condemned in the Bible? I&#039;m of the Church of Christ myself, and have known members who are opposed to all of these things completely, while others consider them acceptable, provided they are used in moderation. I can see how anything used excessively can be considered a sin, as can the use of anything that&#039;s used to contribute to other &quot;immoral&quot; acts, is this one reason why they are condemned by Christians? Does your particular religion oppose any or all of these things? Or do you as a Christian personally oppose them, on the basis of religion only?&nbsp; Why or why not?</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="jenni_doll_1, post: 2176477, member: 674129"] I know most Christian religions seem to disapprove of the use of these things as a whole, with opinions varying from one member to another, but it seems some Christian religions abhor the use of them, especially alcohol, more than others. For example some seem to find the consumption of wine acceptable, as Jesus Himself seemed to, but these same religions do not approve of the use of other types of alcohol. Also these same religions seem equally opposed to cigarette smoking and other tobacco products, as well as the use of marijuana. I know we could spend all day on why some people, religious or not, consider any or all of these things "bad", but speaking strictly from a religious standpoint, what makes any of these things or the act of using them responsibly, "immoral"? Were any of these three things (alcohol, tobacco, marijuana) specifically condemned in the Bible? I'm of the Church of Christ myself, and have known members who are opposed to all of these things completely, while others consider them acceptable, provided they are used in moderation. I can see how anything used excessively can be considered a sin, as can the use of anything that's used to contribute to other "immoral" acts, is this one reason why they are condemned by Christians? Does your particular religion oppose any or all of these things? Or do you as a Christian personally oppose them, on the basis of religion only? Why or why not? [/QUOTE]

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