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Offline Pax Vobis

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Re: Why Marijuana is Gravely Sinful
« Reply #40 on: April 21, 2022, 10:19:33 AM »
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In contrast to its medical use, the recreational use of marijuana cannot be justified for at least three reasons. First, as scientists have amply docuмented, it harms the organic functioning of the human body. Second, it impedes our ability to reason and in so doing does harm to us. Finally, it has lasting detrimental effects on the user and his neighbor, even when it occurs in a casual setting. Intoxication is always contrary to the integral good of the person. Thus, the use of marijuana is never warranted even for good, non-medical reasons.


Sean, your Summary used the word "intoxication".  That's not what we're discussing...

Offline Ladislaus

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« Reply #41 on: April 21, 2022, 10:20:14 AM »
Thus, the use of marijuana is never warranted even for good, non-medical reasons.

False.


Offline gladius_veritatis

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Re: Why Marijuana is Gravely Sinful
« Reply #42 on: April 21, 2022, 10:20:25 AM »
I would submit that 100% of these people would be scandalized *just as much* or 99% as much by those same priests/nuns lighting up a regular cigarette. And so...

No doubt.  For 20+ years I have been told by ignorant, ill-formed, busybodies throughout Traddieland that I shouldn't smoke -- many times in the parking lot after Mass at this or that chapel.  Usually, they say something like, "You shouldn't smoke; it isn't good for your health."  My response has always been, "You shouldn't tell people (you don't know very well and who are 6'3", 200+) what they should or should not do; it isn't good for your health."  Not surprisingly, that ends the conversation, at least on that one, silly point.

Re: Why Marijuana is Gravely Sinful
« Reply #43 on: April 21, 2022, 10:21:54 AM »
In and of itself, the use of vulgar language is not an evil at all, necessary or otherwise.  Your intention to distort that fact for the sake of your argument/s does not change reality.

An excellent piece by Fr. Faber on taking scandal.  Enjoy:

https://www.cathinfo.com/the-library/father-frederick-faber-spiritual-conferences-'on-taking-scandal'/msg369595/#msg369595





So you see nothing wrong with nuns going around saying "sh**" or "what a b***" or  "f***" or lighting up a doobie?  (and no, a joint is not the same as a cigarette)

The only wrong would be the person who sees it as a scandal?  (I'm not saying that taking scandal needlessly and rash judgement isn't wrong btw.)

Could these actions have a negative effect on someone's faith similar to what St Paul described as being seen eating meat in a temple?


Offline Yeti

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Re: Why Marijuana is Gravely Sinful
« Reply #44 on: April 21, 2022, 10:23:58 AM »
Can you quote the parts where they specifically address the morality of recreational use of Marijuana?

Sure! In my 1961 edition of Jone, section 110, he lays out the principles for intoxication, rules we are probably all familiar with. Subsection c) says the following:

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Since morphine, opium, chloroform and similar drugs can also deprive one of the use of his reason temporarily, that which was said of intoxicating drinks holds also for narcotics.

To use narcotics in small quantities and only occasionally, is a venial sin if done without a sufficient reason. Any proportionately good reason justifies their use, e.g., to calm the nerves, dispel insomnia, etc. Such use becomes gravely sinful if it creates an habitual craving for "dope", which is more difficult to overcome than dipsomania and more injurious to health.