Mixed Reactions

Let's look at what is causing this for me.

Then let's add this from Facebook if you can read the comments, Medical marijuana legalization underway in Arkansas.

Now, being in the so-called bible belt as so many claim. I have a problem with those who keep trying to impose upon me their concept of what a Christian is.

First, if as they claim to believe God created all living things including the plants. It is my belief that by eradicating the cannabis and hemp plant we are saying God is an idiot who had no clue as to what he was doing. And therefore have placed ourselves above God and creation, that doesn't set well with me. This is the same as lying to yourself about the trust you have in God. So, why should I actually trust these people?

Second, God created us to be individually different. It is said he will provide for us what we need to survive. This does not mean he will provide for everyone in the same way. His provisions include the plants and animals we need to sustain life, the mind to discover and learn new things. This is why some claim us to be the superior intelligence on this world. Well if we are, why is it we are being led to ignore the knowledge and information of past generations?

Third, of all people who should be fighting for the decriminalization and legalization of cannabis and hemp, it should be the very same people who claim to believe in and trust God for providing us with such a beneficial plant. The uses of these plants have been tested through out history and time. They have provided us with a source of nutrition, fiber for clothing and paper, a source of fuel, and as medicine for a fairly large number of health problems. How can we continue to overlook the possibilities?

Forth, we have people who claim to use cannabis as a sacramental part of their religion. There are some who state these people only use it as an excuse to get high. I haven't made my mind up on that thought, but I am not doubting it either. There have been cases of people who have proven to use the name of God for their own personal gains, this also doesn't set well with me. Yet, there is evidence that ties the use of cannabis to ceremonies of long extinct people. Should we just ignore this? Who really has the final say as to an individuals religious beliefs?

Now on to the individual differences of people.
As I have mentioned before we are all equally and individually different from one another. Each one of us has different beliefs and opinions, desires and needs, and also science (being the educational tool that it is) has taught us that we also react individually different to what we consume. Read my Peanut Theory for a little more of my thoughts on this subject.